1978 Lada 1200 vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1978 Lada 1200 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lada 1200 (59 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lada 1200 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Lada 1200 (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica. (37 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lada 1200 | 1973 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Lada | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 1200 | Minica |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 26 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2010 mm |
