1975 Lada 1200 vs. 1977 Seat 133
To start off, 1977 Seat 133 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lada 1200 would be higher. 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 27 more horse power than 1977 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lada 1200 weights approximately 249 kg more than 1977 Seat 133. 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, 1975 Lada 1200 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lada 1200 | 1977 Seat 133 | |
| Make | Lada | Seat |
| Model | 1200 | 133 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2030 mm |
