1981 Lada 1200 vs. 1992 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 1992 Toyota Paseo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Paseo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Paseo (93 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1981 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Paseo should accelerate faster than 1981 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lada 1200 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1992 Toyota Paseo.
Because 1981 Lada 1200 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Lada 1200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Paseo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Toyota Paseo (135 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Paseo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lada 1200 | 1992 Toyota Paseo | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | 1200 | Paseo |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 45 L |
