1984 Hyundai Stellar vs. 1974 Lada 1200
To start off, 1984 Hyundai Stellar is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Hyundai Stellar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Hyundai Stellar (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Hyundai Stellar should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Hyundai Stellar weights approximately 4 kg more than 1974 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, 1984 Hyundai Stellar (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Hyundai Stellar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Hyundai Stellar | 1974 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lada |
| Model | Stellar | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1439 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |
