1979 Lada 1200 vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1979 Lada 1200 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1979 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lada 1200 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
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 Lada 1200 | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Lada | Porsche |
| Model | 1200 | 904 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2310 mm |
