1982 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 1982 Vauxhall Nova
To start off, both 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer and 1982 Vauxhall Nova were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Vauxhall Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Vauxhall Nova (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Vauxhall Nova should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 108 kg more than 1982 Vauxhall Nova.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Vauxhall Nova (103 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer. (90 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Vauxhall Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1982 Vauxhall Nova | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Vauxhall |
| Model | Lancer | Nova |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1244 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2350 mm |
