1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 1981 Lada 1200
To start off, both 1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 1981 Lada 1200 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,790 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 600 kg more than 1981 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:
| 1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1981 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
| Model | Monte Carlo | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2430 mm |
