1979 Lada 1200 vs. 1969 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1979 Lada 1200 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Skoda 110 L would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1969 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lada 1200 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1969 Skoda 110 L. 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, 1979 Lada 1200 (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lada 1200 | 1969 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Lada | Skoda |
| Model | 1200 | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 31 L |
