1975 Lada 1200 vs. 1972 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1975 Lada 1200 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1975 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1975 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Commodore weights approximately 225 kg more than 1975 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, 1972 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lada 1200 | 1972 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | 1200 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 70 L |
