1957 Fiat 1200 vs. 1975 Lada 1200
To start off, 1975 Lada 1200 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,219 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lada 1200 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1975 Lada 1200 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1200 | 1975 Lada 1200 | |
Make | Fiat | Lada |
Model | 1200 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1219 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 39 L |