1977 Lada 1200 vs. 1971 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1977 Lada 1200 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,378 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1977 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1977 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lada 1200 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1971 Mitsubishi Galant (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Lada 1200 | 1971 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Lada | Mitsubishi |
Model | 1200 | Galant |
Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2310 mm |