1971 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1981 Lada S
To start off, 1981 Lada S is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 565 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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Jaguar E-Type | 1981 Lada S | |
Make | Jaguar | Lada |
Model | E-Type | S |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5343 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 272 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 43 L |