1978 Lada 1600 vs. 1941 Maserati 4
To start off, 1978 Lada 1600 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lada 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Maserati 4 (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1600. (78 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lada 1600 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1941 Maserati 4.
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:
1978 Lada 1600 | 1941 Maserati 4 | |
Make | Lada | Maserati |
Model | 1600 | 4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |