1988 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 1988 Zastava Yugo
To start off, both 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer and 1988 Zastava Yugo were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1988 Zastava Yugo. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1988 Zastava Yugo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 239 kg more than 1988 Zastava Yugo. 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, 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Zastava Yugo. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Zastava Yugo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1988 Zastava Yugo | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Zastava |
| Model | Lancer | Yugo |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2160 mm |
