1981 Buick Skyhawk vs. 1981 Lada S
To start off, both 1981 Buick Skyhawk and 1981 Lada S were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Skyhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Skyhawk weights approximately 335 kg more than 1981 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. 1981 Buick Skyhawk has automatic transmission and 1981 Lada S has manual transmission. 1981 Lada S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Skyhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Skyhawk | 1981 Lada S | |
| Make | Buick | Lada |
| Model | Skyhawk | S |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2470 mm |
