1975 Lada 1200 vs. 1977 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1977 Toyota Cressida 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Cressida (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1975 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1975 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 175 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, 1977 Toyota Cressida (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Lada 1200 | 1977 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | 1200 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 61 L |