1975 Lada 1200 vs. 2004 Saab 9-7X

To start off, 2004 Saab 9-7X is newer by 29 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. In terms of performance, 2004 Saab 9-7X (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1975 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 1975 Lada 1200.

Because 2004 Saab 9-7X is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Lada 1200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Saab 9-7X will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Saab 9-7X (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lada 1200. 2004 Saab 9-7X 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. 2004 Saab 9-7X will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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