1976 Lada 1200 vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1976 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1976 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 551 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (372 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lada 1200. (87 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lada 1200 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | 1200 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 76 L |
