1979 Lada 1200 vs. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 21 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1979 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1979 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 725 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.
Because 1979 Lada 1200 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Lada 1200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lada 1200 | 2000 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1200 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 70 L |
