1987 Lada 2107 vs. 1978 Lada 1200
To start off, 1987 Lada 2107 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lada 2107 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lada 2107 (71 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1200. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lada 2107 should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada 2107 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1978 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, 1987 Lada 2107 (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Lada 2107 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada 2107 | 1978 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Lada | Lada |
| Model | 2107 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 39 L |
