1979 Lada 1200 vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 1979 Lada 1200 and 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,238 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lada 1200 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Lada 1200 (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lada 1200 | 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Lada | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 1200 | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2350 mm |
