1964 Fiat 850 vs. 1974 Lada 1200
To start off, 1974 Lada 1200 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada 1200 weights approximately 326 kg more than 1964 Fiat 850. 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, 1974 Lada 1200 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 850. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 850 | 1974 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | 850 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 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 | 670 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 46 L |
