1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1978 Lada 1600
To start off, 1978 Lada 1600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lada 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1600. (78 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lada 1600 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1600. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1978 Lada 1600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lada |
| Model | GT | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 39 L |
