1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1952 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1974 Lada 1200 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Skoda 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1952 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1952 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1974 Lada 1200.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Skoda 1200. (75 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 1952 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Lada | Skoda |
| Model | 1200 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2690 mm |
