1979 Lada 1200 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Lada 1200 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corolla (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1979 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lada 1200 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1969 Toyota Corolla (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lada 1200 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | 1200 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 60 L |