1976 Lada 1200 vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1976 Lada 1200 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1976 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1976 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Lada 1200 weights approximately 372 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven.
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, 1969 Lotus Seven (123 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lada 1200. (87 Nm). This means 1969 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lada 1200 | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Lada | Lotus |
| Model | 1200 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 45 L |
