1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1980 Lada 1200
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1980 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1980 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1980 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lada |
| Model | 90 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 39 L |
