1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1975 Lada S
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lada S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lada S would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 670 kg more than 1975 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. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1975 Lada S has manual transmission. 1975 Lada S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 1975 Lada S | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
| Model | Caprice | S |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |
