Chevrolet Tahoe 2000 vs Mitsubishi L 200 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 5.3 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Tahoe) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mitsubishi L 200) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 273 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 427 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe engine produces 173 HP more power than Mitsubishi L 200, whereas torque is 187 NM more than Mitsubishi L 200. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 98 litres | 75 litres | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 246 mm (9.7 inches) | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Chevrolet Tahoe can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 30 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Express, Chevrolet Suburban | Used also on Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Tahoe engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.05 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 2.07 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.57 m | |
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Chevrolet Tahoe is larger. Chevrolet Tahoe is 55 cm longer than the Mitsubishi L 200, 42 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Tahoe is 27 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2920 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`084 | 2`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 4600 | |
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