1988 Lada 2105 vs. 1975 Lada 1200
To start off, 1988 Lada 2105 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lada 1200 would be higher. Both 1988 Lada 2105 and 1975 Lada 1200 are equipped with a 1,198 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2105. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada 2105 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1975 Lada 1200.
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, 1988 Lada 2105 (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Lada 2105 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada 2105 | 1975 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Lada | Lada |
| Model | 2105 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
