1978 Lada 1200 vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1978 Lada 1200 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Porsche 356 (100 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1200. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lada 1200 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1958 Porsche 356.
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, 1958 Porsche 356 (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lada 1200 | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Lada | Porsche |
| Model | 1200 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 52 L |
