1992 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1974 Lada 1200
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 18 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 1,569 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 94 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, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1974 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lada |
| Model | 75 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 46 L |
