1971 Holden Torana vs. 1978 Lada 1600
To start off, 1978 Lada 1600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Torana would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Torana (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1600. (78 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lada 1600 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1971 Holden Torana.
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, 1971 Holden Torana (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1600. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Torana | 1978 Lada 1600 | |
Make | Holden | Lada |
Model | Torana | 1600 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |