1982 Lada Niva vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 1982 Lada Niva is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 1,498 cc, 1969 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Mitsubishi Colt. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1969 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lada Niva weights approximately 240 kg more than 1969 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1982 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Lada Niva 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, 1969 Mitsubishi Colt (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lada Niva.

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