1981 Lada 1200 vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Lada 1200 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corolla (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1981 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1981 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lada 1200 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Toyota Corolla (146 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lada 1200 | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | 1200 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2340 mm |
