1999 Honda Odyssey vs. 1975 Lada 1200
To start off, 1999 Honda Odyssey 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Odyssey (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1975 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1975 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 1011 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.
Because 1999 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Lada 1200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lada 1200. 1999 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 1975 Lada 1200 has manual transmission. 1975 Lada 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Odyssey | 1975 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Odyssey | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2430 mm |
