1999 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1975 Lada 1200
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 24 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1975 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1975 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lada 1200 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1975 Lada 1200 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Lada 1200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Daihatsu Charade (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Charade | 1975 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lada |
| Model | Charade | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2430 mm |
