1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1975 Lada 1200
To start off, 1975 Lada 1200 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1975 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1975 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lada 1200 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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, 1958 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1975 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Abarth | Lada |
| Model | 1000 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 39 L |
