1979 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 1979 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, both 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer and 1979 Nissan 260 ZX were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 300 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 Nissan 260 ZX (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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1979 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1979 Nissan 260 ZX | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | Lancer | 260 ZX |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1238 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |