1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1979 Lada S
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lada S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lada S would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 380 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Holden Commodore | 1979 Lada S | |
Make | Holden | Lada |
Model | Commodore | S |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5040 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2470 mm |