1982 Lada 1200 vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1982 Lada 1200 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lada 1200 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. 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, 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:
| 1982 Lada 1200 | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | 1200 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 70 L |
