1982 Lada 1200 vs. 1968 Lotus Europa
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 Europa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Europa would be higher. At 1,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Lotus Europa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Europa (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1982 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Europa should accelerate faster than 1982 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lada 1200 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1968 Lotus Europa.
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 Europa (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Lotus Europa 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 Europa | |
Make | Lada | Lotus |
Model | 1200 | Europa |
Year Released | 1982 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1470 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 45 L |