1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1977 Lada 1200
To start off, 1977 Lada 1200 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lada 1200 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lada 1200 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600. 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, 1977 Lada 1200 (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1977 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Abarth | Lada |
| Model | 600 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 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 | 595 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 39 L |
