2005 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi L 200. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1970 Toyota Century.
Because 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 | 1970 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | L 200 | Century |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2350 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2870 mm |
