1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1974 Lada 1200
To start off, 1974 Lada 1200 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1974 Lada 1200.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, both vehicles can yield 87 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1974 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | 1400 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 46 L |
