1979 Lada 1200 vs. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 9 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 3,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1979 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1979 Lada 1200.
Because 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Lada 1200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lada 1200 | 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | 1200 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
