1957 Buick 40 vs. 1978 Lada 1200

To start off, 1978 Lada 1200 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP) has 189 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1200. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1978 Lada 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1200.

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