1979 Lada 1200 vs. 1979 Volkswagen 181
To start off, both 1979 Lada 1200 and 1979 Volkswagen 181 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Volkswagen 181 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lada 1200 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1979 Volkswagen 181.
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 | 1979 Volkswagen 181 | |
| Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1200 | 181 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
