1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1973 Mazda 616
To start off, 1974 Lada 1200 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada 1200 weights approximately 86 kg more than 1973 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 1973 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | 1200 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2480 mm |
