1982 Buick Electra vs. 1977 Lada S
To start off, 1982 Buick Electra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lada S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lada S would be higher. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Electra weights approximately 690 kg more than 1977 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. 1982 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1977 Lada S has manual transmission. 1977 Lada S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Electra | 1977 Lada S | |
| Make | Buick | Lada |
| Model | Electra | S |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 43 L |
