2008 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 2008 Nissan Versa
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 and 2008 Nissan Versa were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 11 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Versa. (123 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Versa weights approximately 495 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi L 200.
Because 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Versa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 | 2008 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | L 200 | Versa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
