1978 Lada S vs. 1985 Porsche 924
To start off, 1985 Porsche 924 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lada S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lada S would be higher. At 2,478 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 924 weights approximately 217 kg more than 1978 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 S | 1985 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Lada | Porsche |
Model | S | 924 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |