1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1981 Lada 1200
To start off, 1981 Lada 1200 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lada 1200 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lada 1200 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. 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, 1981 Lada 1200 (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 500 | 1981 Lada 1200 | |
Make | Fiat | Lada |
Model | 500 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 39 L |