1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1974 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1974 Lada 1200 and 1974 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Golf. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada 1200 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 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 1974 Lada 1200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Volkswagen Golf, 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, 1974 Lada 1200 (87 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen Golf. (85 Nm). This means 1974 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 1974 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1200 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
