1978 Lada 1600 vs. 1970 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1978 Lada 1600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lada 1600 (78 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lada 1600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1978 Lada 1600.
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 | 1970 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Lada | Peugeot |
Model | 1600 | 404 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 50 L |