1977 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1980 Lada 1200
To start off, 1980 Lada 1200 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1980 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 775 kg more than 1980 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, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 1200. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1980 Lada 1200 has manual transmission. 1980 Lada 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Caprice | 1980 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
| Model | Caprice | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
