1982 Lada 1200 vs. 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, both 1982 Lada 1200 and 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit (64 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1982 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 1982 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lada 1200 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Because 1982 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 1982 Lada 1200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit, 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, 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lada 1200. 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit has automatic transmission and 1982 Lada 1200 has manual transmission. 1982 Lada 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lada 1200 | 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
Model | 1200 | Rabbit |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |