1978 Lada 1600 vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1978 Lada 1600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lada 1600 (78 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lada 1600 should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 470 kg more than 1978 Lada 1600.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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, 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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, 1971 Land Rover Serie II (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1600. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lada 1600 | 1971 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Lada | Land Rover |
| Model | 1600 | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2780 mm |
