1979 Lada 1200 vs. 2005 Xedos 9
To start off, 2005 Xedos 9 is newer by 26 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1979 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Xedos 9 weights approximately 640 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lada 1200 | 2005 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Lada | Xedos |
| Model | 1200 | 9 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2760 mm |
