2008 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi L 200. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | L 200 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2740 mm |
