1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1982 Lada 1200
To start off, 1982 Lada 1200 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1982 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lada 1200 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, 1982 Lada 1200 (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1982 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1982 Lada 1200 | |
Make | Abarth | Lada |
Model | 850 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 39 L |