1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1975 Lada 1200
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 19 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. At 1,998 cc, 1994 Caterham Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 104 more horse power than 1975 Lada 1200. (61 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1975 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lada 1200 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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, 1994 Caterham Seven (203 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lada 1200. (87 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Caterham Seven | 1975 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Caterham | Lada |
| Model | Seven | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1198 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 61 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2430 mm |
