1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1976 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1976 Opel Kadett is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lada 1200 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 14 more horse power than 1976 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada 1200 weights approximately 176 kg more than 1976 Opel Kadett. 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 1976 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | 1200 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 43 L |
