1970 GAZ Volga vs. 1976 Lada 1200
To start off, 1976 Lada 1200 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 GAZ Volga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 GAZ Volga would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 GAZ Volga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 GAZ Volga (110 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1976 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 GAZ Volga should accelerate faster than 1976 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 GAZ Volga weights approximately 352 kg more than 1976 Lada 1200. 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, 1970 GAZ Volga (187 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 GAZ Volga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 GAZ Volga | 1976 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | GAZ | Lada |
| Model | Volga | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 39 L |
