1980 Lada 2105 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Lada 2105 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,458 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lada 2105 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lada 2105 (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (73 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lada 2105 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lada 2105 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1980 Lada 2105 (118 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm). This means 1980 Lada 2105 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lada 2105 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | 2105 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1458 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2340 mm |
