1976 Lada 1200 vs. 1961 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 1976 Lada 1200 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Vauxhall VX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Vauxhall VX4 would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Vauxhall VX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Vauxhall VX4 (71 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1976 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Vauxhall VX4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Vauxhall VX4 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1976 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, 1961 Vauxhall VX4 (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Vauxhall VX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lada 1200 | 1961 Vauxhall VX4 | |
| Make | Lada | Vauxhall |
| Model | 1200 | VX4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 1003 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 45 L |
