1990 Lada Samara vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lada Samara would be higher. At 3,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero (163 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1990 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 620 kg more than 1990 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Lada Samara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Samara. 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero has automatic transmission and 1990 Lada Samara has manual transmission. 1990 Lada Samara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Lada Samara | 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
Make | Lada | Mitsubishi |
Model | Samara | Pajero |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2790 mm |