1977 Lada 1200 vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 32 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1977 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1977 Lada 1200.
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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lada 1200. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1977 Lada 1200 has manual transmission. 1977 Lada 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Lada 1200 | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | 1200 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 5551 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 | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 106 L |
