2002 Lada 119 vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, both 2002 Lada 119 and 2002 Mitsubishi Verada were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mitsubishi Verada (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2002 Lada 119. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada 119. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 460 kg more than 2002 Lada 119. 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, 2002 Mitsubishi Verada (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada 119. (129 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada 119. 2002 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 2002 Lada 119 has manual transmission. 2002 Lada 119 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lada 119 | 2002 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Lada | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 119 | Verada |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
