1987 Honda Legend vs. 1980 Lada 1200
To start off, 1987 Honda Legend is newer by 7 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Legend (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1980 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Legend weights approximately 385 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.
Because 1980 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 1980 Lada 1200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Honda Legend, 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, 1987 Honda Legend (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Legend | 1980 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Legend | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 39 L |
