1982 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 1982 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer and 1982 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 140 kg more than 1982 Volkswagen Polo.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Volkswagen Polo (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer. (90 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1982 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Lancer | Polo |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1244 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2630 mm |
