1974 Lada 1200 vs. 2002 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2002 Lotus Esprit is newer by 28 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (240 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 312 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, 2002 Lotus Esprit (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 2002 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Lada | Lotus |
| Model | 1200 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1308 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2430 mm |
