1974 Lada 1200 vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 38 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1125 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, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 1974 Lada 1200 has manual transmission. 1974 Lada 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | 1200 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 2121 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1834 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |
