1977 Lada 1200 vs. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1977 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1977 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1977 Lada 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Lada 1200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Lada 1200 | 1999 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Lada | Land Rover |
| Model | 1200 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2750 mm |
