1962 Abarth 700 vs. 1982 Lada 1200
To start off, 1982 Lada 1200 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1982 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lada 1200 weights approximately 369 kg more than 1962 Abarth 700.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1982 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 700 | 1982 Lada 1200 | |
Make | Abarth | Lada |
Model | 700 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 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 | 576 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 39 L |