1978 Lada 1600 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 34 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 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1600. (78 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 660 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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1600. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1600. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has automatic transmission and 1978 Lada 1600 has manual transmission. 1978 Lada 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Lada 1600 | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Lada | Chevrolet |
Model | 1600 | Colorado |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 72 L |