1981 Lada 1200 vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Lada 1200 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lada 1200 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1981 Lada 1200 (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lada 1200 | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | 1200 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 61 L |
