2007 Honda Element vs. 1979 Lada 1200
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1979 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1979 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1979 Lada 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Lada 1200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element 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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 1979 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Element | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 39 L |
