2009 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mitsubishi L 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi L 200. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord 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 450 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accord | L 200 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
