1978 Lada 1600 vs. 1981 Lada S
To start off, 1981 Lada S is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lada 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lada 1600 would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lada 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lada 1600 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1981 Lada S.
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 | 1981 Lada S | |
Make | Lada | Lada |
Model | 1600 | S |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 43 L |