1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1989 Maserati 420
To start off, 1989 Maserati 420 is newer by 15 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati 420 weights approximately 179 kg more than 1974 Lada 1200. 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, 1989 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 1989 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Lada | Maserati |
| Model | 1200 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
