1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Lada 1200
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1975 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 630 kg more than 1975 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
| Model | Corvette | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 39 L |
