1987 Buick Estate vs. 1974 Lada S
To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lada S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lada S would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 885 kg more than 1974 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. 1987 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1974 Lada S has manual transmission. 1974 Lada S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1974 Lada S | |
| Make | Buick | Lada |
| Model | Estate | S |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 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 | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |
