1975 Lada 1200 vs. 1994 Porsche 928
To start off, 1994 Porsche 928 is newer by 19 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1975 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1975 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 928 weights approximately 585 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, 1994 Porsche 928 (409 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lada 1200 | 1994 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Lada | Porsche |
| Model | 1200 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 76 L |
