1974 Lada 1200 vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute is newer by 31 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 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 447 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda Tribute (207 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | 1200 | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 94 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1443 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 62 L |
