1965 Buick Electra vs. 1978 Lada 1200

To start off, 1978 Lada 1200 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Electra (275 HP) has 216 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1200. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Electra weights approximately 1085 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. 1965 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1978 Lada 1200 has manual transmission. 1978 Lada 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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