1975 Lada 1200 vs. 1990 Toyota Century
To start off, 1990 Toyota Century is newer by 15 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1975 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1975 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Century weights approximately 855 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, 1990 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lada 1200. 1990 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1975 Lada 1200 has manual transmission. 1975 Lada 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lada 1200 | 1990 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | 1200 | Century |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2870 mm |
