1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1969 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1974 Lada 1200 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada 1200 weights approximately 318 kg more than 1969 Toyota Publica. 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, 1974 Lada 1200 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 1969 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | 1200 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
