1954 Buick 70 vs. 1981 Lada S
To start off, 1981 Lada S is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 983 kg more than 1981 Lada S.
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. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 1981 Lada S has manual transmission. 1981 Lada S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 1981 Lada S | |
| Make | Buick | Lada |
| Model | 70 | S |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2470 mm |
