1982 Lada 1200 vs. 1968 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1982 Lada 1200 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1982 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1982 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lada 1200 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1968 Lotus Elan.
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, 1968 Lotus Elan (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lada 1200 | 1968 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Lada | Lotus |
| Model | 1200 | Elan |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 45 L |
