1975 Lada 1200 vs. 1973 Triumph 2000
To start off, 1975 Lada 1200 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph 2000 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Triumph 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph 2000 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1975 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph 2000 should accelerate faster than 1975 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph 2000 weights approximately 303 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Triumph 2000 (135 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lada 1200 | 1973 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | Lada | Triumph |
| Model | 1200 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2700 mm |
