1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1980 Lada 1200
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 12 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1980 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lada 1200 weights approximately 399 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
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 Caterham Super 7 (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1980 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Caterham | Lada |
| Model | Super 7 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 39 L |
