1981 Lada 1200 vs. 1972 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1981 Lada 1200 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lada 1200 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lada 1200 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1972 Mazda 1000. 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, 1981 Lada 1200 (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lada 1200 | 1972 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | 1200 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2270 mm |
