1979 Lada 1200 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1979 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 550 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lada 1200. 2004 Porsche 911 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. 2004 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lada 1200 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lada | Porsche |
| Model | 1200 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 64 L |
