1980 Lada 1200 vs. 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, both 1980 Lada 1200 and 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lada 1200 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lada 1200 | 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
| Make | Lada | Vauxhall |
| Model | 1200 | Cavalier |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |
