1980 Lada 1200 vs. 2012 Hyundai H1
To start off, 2012 Hyundai H1 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai H1 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1980 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai H1 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 1200.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Hyundai H1 (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lada 1200 | 2012 Hyundai H1 | |
| Make | Lada | Hyundai |
| Model | 1200 | H1 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 75 L |
