1979 Lada 1200 vs. 1980 Morgan 4
To start off, 1980 Morgan 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1979 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lada 1200 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1980 Morgan 4.
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, 1980 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lada 1200 | 1980 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lada | Morgan |
| Model | 1200 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |
