1975 Lada 1200 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1975 Lada 1200 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1975 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lada 1200 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla.

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, 1971 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lada 1200.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Lada 1200 1971 Toyota Corolla
Make Lada Toyota
Model 1200 Corolla
Year Released 1975 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1198 cc 1166 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 61 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 87 Nm 95 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 945 kg 780 kg
Vehicle Length 4080 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2290 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 39 L 46 L


 

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