1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1987 Morgan 4
To start off, 1987 Morgan 4 is newer by 13 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada 1200 weights approximately 171 kg more than 1987 Morgan 4.
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, 1987 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 1987 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lada | Morgan |
| Model | 1200 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |
