1979 Lada 1200 vs. 1974 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1979 Lada 1200 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Rover 3.5 (149 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1979 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 693 kg more than 1979 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, 1974 Rover 3.5 (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lada 1200. 1974 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1979 Lada 1200 has manual transmission. 1979 Lada 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lada 1200 | 1974 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | Lada | Rover |
| Model | 1200 | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2820 mm |
