1986 Lada Samara vs. 1986 Mitsubishi Space Wagon
To start off, both 1986 Lada Samara and 1986 Mitsubishi Space Wagon were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mitsubishi Space Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mitsubishi Space Wagon (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1986 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mitsubishi Space Wagon should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mitsubishi Space Wagon weights approximately 130 kg more than 1986 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1986 Mitsubishi Space Wagon (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Mitsubishi Space Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lada Samara | 1986 Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| Make | Lada | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Samara | Space Wagon |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1755 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2640 mm |
