1976 Lada 1200 vs. 1976 Triumph Toledo
To start off, both 1976 Lada 1200 and 1976 Triumph Toledo were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Triumph Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lada 1200 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Lada 1200 weights approximately 63 kg more than 1976 Triumph Toledo. 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, 1976 Triumph Toledo (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Triumph Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lada 1200 | 1976 Triumph Toledo | |
| Make | Lada | Triumph |
| Model | 1200 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 63 L |
