1974 Lada 1200 vs. 2007 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 33 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 1,308 cc, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200.
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, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 2007 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | 1200 | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |
