1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 6 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster 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, 1980 Toyota Carina (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200. 1980 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1974 Lada 1200 has manual transmission. 1974 Lada 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | 1200 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |
