1979 Lada 1200 vs. 1991 Morgan 4
To start off, 1991 Morgan 4 is newer by 12 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), 1991 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Morgan 4 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1979 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 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 80 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 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 | 1991 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Lada | Morgan |
Model | 1200 | 4 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1991 |
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 | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 50 L |