1981 Lada 1200 vs. 1974 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1981 Lada 1200 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,422 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lada 1200 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 85 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lada 1200 | 1974 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1200 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 45 L |
