2005 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi L 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi L 200. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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 410 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi L 200. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi L 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi L 200 | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | L 200 | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2475 mm |
