1982 Lada 1200 vs. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace (102 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1982 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace should accelerate faster than 1982 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 585 kg more than 1982 Lada 1200. 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, 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lada 1200 | 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | 1200 | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 16 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 70 L |
