1979 Lada 1200 vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 27 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1979 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1979 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1371 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lada 1200 | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Lada | Nissan |
Model | 1200 | Quest |
Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 76 L |