1974 Lada 1200 vs. 2000 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 26 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 794 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 2000 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Lada 1200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 2000 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | 1200 | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2290 mm |
