1978 Lada 1600 vs. 1968 TVR Vixen
To start off, 1978 Lada 1600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 TVR Vixen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 TVR Vixen would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 TVR Vixen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 TVR Vixen (87 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1600. (78 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 TVR Vixen should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lada 1600 weights approximately 166 kg more than 1968 TVR Vixen.
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, 1968 TVR Vixen (126 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1600. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 TVR Vixen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lada 1600 | 1968 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | Lada | TVR |
| Model | 1600 | Vixen |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 65 L |
