1979 Lada 1200 vs. 2010 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2010 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 31 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 439 more horse power than 1979 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 405 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, 2010 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lada 1200 | 2010 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Lada | Ascari |
| Model | 1200 | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2636 mm |
