1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 1974 Lada 1200 and 1974 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mitsubishi Galant (74 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada 1200 weights approximately 56 kg more than 1974 Mitsubishi Galant.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mitsubishi Galant (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 1974 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Lada | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 1200 | Galant |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2430 mm |
