1978 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1978 Lada 1600
To start off, both 1978 Daihatsu Taft and 1978 Lada 1600 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,530 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lada 1600 (78 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. (62 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lada 1600 should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 155 kg more than 1978 Lada 1600.
Because 1978 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Lada 1600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 Daihatsu Taft (150 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1600. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Taft will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Taft | 1978 Lada 1600 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lada |
| Model | Taft | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2530 cc | 1568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2430 mm |
