Mitsubishi L 200 1996 vs Dacia Logan 2008
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 154 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi L 200 engine produces 10 HP less power than Dacia Logan, but torque is 6 NM more than Dacia Logan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Dacia Logan) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mitsubishi L 200) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Dacia Logan engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 46 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Dacia Duster, Renault Megane, Nissan Almera, Renault Kangoo | |
| 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 Mitsubishi L 200 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. | |||
| Dacia Logan 2008 1.6 engine: The Renault K4M 1.6 16V is one of the most durable and well-known engines in its class. It is simple, widely used, and generally not demanding, with many well-maintained examples reaching 400,000–500,000 km. The engine is not especially modern or economical by current standards, but it has a ... More about Dacia Logan 2008 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.52 m | |
| Mitsubishi L 200 is 21 cm longer than the Dacia Logan, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi L 200 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 510 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`400 kg | 1`600 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2000 | |
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