1977 Lada 1200 vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Equator 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Equator (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1977 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1977 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Suzuki Equator weights approximately 30 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, 2009 Suzuki Equator (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Lada 1200 | 2009 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Lada | Suzuki |
| Model | 1200 | Equator |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 80 L |
