1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Toyota Corolla is newer by 22 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Corolla (71 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 99 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.
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, 1996 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1996 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | 1200 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2470 mm |
