1977 Lada 1200 vs. 2004 MG XPower
To start off, 2004 MG XPower is newer by 27 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 MG XPower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 MG XPower (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1977 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 MG XPower should accelerate faster than 1977 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 MG XPower weights approximately 595 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.
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, 2004 MG XPower (410 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 MG XPower will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Lada 1200 | 2004 MG XPower | |
| Make | Lada | MG |
| Model | 1200 | XPower |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |
