1978 Lada 1600 vs. 1984 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 604 is newer by 6 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 2,847 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 604 (153 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1600. (78 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1978 Lada 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Peugeot 604 (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1600. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Lada 1600 | 1984 Peugeot 604 | |
Make | Lada | Peugeot |
Model | 1600 | 604 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 242 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 70 L |