1979 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1979 Lada 1200
To start off, both 1979 Chevrolet Impala and 1979 Lada 1200 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 665 kg more than 1979 Lada 1200.
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:
| 1979 Chevrolet Impala | 1979 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
| Model | Impala | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 61 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2430 mm |
