1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1978 Lada 1200
To start off, 1978 Lada 1200 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 124 (60 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1200. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lada 1200 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124.
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, 1969 Fiat 124 (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1978 Lada 1200 | |
Make | Fiat | Lada |
Model | 124 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 89 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 39 L |