1978 Lada 1200 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1978 Lada 1200 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lada 1200 (59 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 423 kg more than 1978 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1200. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1978 Lada 1200 has manual transmission. 1978 Lada 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lada 1200 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Lada | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1200 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 65 L |
