1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1976 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1976 Subaru Rex 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 32 more horse power than 1976 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1976 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada 1200 weights approximately 461 kg more than 1976 Subaru Rex. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Subaru Rex. (38 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 1976 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Lada | Subaru |
| Model | 1200 | Rex |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 1930 mm |
