1974 Lada 1200 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 479 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Lada | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1200 | C |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 62 L |
