1978 Lada 1600 vs. 1999 Mitsubishi GTO

To start off, 1999 Mitsubishi GTO is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lada 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lada 1600 would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mitsubishi GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mitsubishi GTO (276 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1600. (78 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mitsubishi GTO should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1600.

Because 1999 Mitsubishi GTO is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Lada 1600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mitsubishi GTO will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Mitsubishi GTO (426 Nm) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1600. (122 Nm). This means 1999 Mitsubishi GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1600. 1999 Mitsubishi GTO has automatic transmission and 1978 Lada 1600 has manual transmission. 1978 Lada 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mitsubishi GTO will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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