1975 Lada 1200 vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, both 1975 Lada 1200 and 1975 Volvo 66 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lada 1200 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1975 Volvo 66. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lada 1200 | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Lada | Volvo |
| Model | 1200 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
