2008 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 1976 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1976 Subaru Leone. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 should accelerate faster than 1976 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1976 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Subaru Leone. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 | 1976 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Subaru |
| Model | L 200 | Leone |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2450 mm |
