1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1985 Lancia Y10
To start off, 1985 Lancia Y10 is newer by 11 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, 1985 Lancia Y10 (85 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lancia Y10 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada 1200 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1985 Lancia Y10.
Because 1974 Lada 1200 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Lada 1200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Lancia Y10, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Lancia Y10 (122 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Lancia Y10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 1985 Lancia Y10 | |
| Make | Lada | Lancia |
| Model | 1200 | Y10 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1049 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2170 mm |
