1975 Lada 1200 vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 33 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1975 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1975 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lada 1200 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 Lotus Elise.
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, 2008 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Lada 1200 | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Lada | Lotus |
Model | 1200 | Elise |
Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 38 L |