1977 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 1977 NSU Ro 80
To start off, both 1977 Mitsubishi Lancer and 1977 NSU Ro 80 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,390 cc, 1977 NSU Ro 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 NSU Ro 80 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1977 Mitsubishi Lancer. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 NSU Ro 80 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 NSU Ro 80 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1977 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 NSU Ro 80 (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mitsubishi Lancer. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 NSU Ro 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1977 NSU Ro 80 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | NSU |
| Model | Lancer | Ro 80 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1237 cc | 2390 cc |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2870 mm |
