1966 Fiat OT vs. 1974 Lada 1200
To start off, 1974 Lada 1200 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat OT would be higher. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat OT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat OT (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat OT should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada 1200 weights approximately 241 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT.
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, 1966 Fiat OT (134 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm). This means 1966 Fiat OT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat OT | 1974 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | OT | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 46 L |
