1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1999 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 1999 Toyota Paseo is newer by 25 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Paseo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Paseo (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Paseo should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada 1200 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1999 Toyota Paseo.
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, 1999 Toyota Paseo, 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, 1999 Toyota Paseo (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Paseo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 1999 Toyota Paseo | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | 1200 | Paseo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2390 mm |
