1978 Lada 1600 vs. 1995 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1995 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 17 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1600. (78 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 100 NX weights approximately 105 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1600. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lada 1600 | 1995 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | 1600 | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
