1954 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1980 Lada 1200
To start off, 1980 Lada 1200 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1980 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey 100 | 1980 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Lada |
| Model | 100 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2430 mm |
