1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1978 Lada 1600
To start off, 1996 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lada 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lada 1600 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1600. (78 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 820 kg more than 1978 Lada 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1600. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1600. 1996 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1978 Lada 1600 has manual transmission. 1978 Lada 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Roadmaster | 1978 Lada 1600 | |
| Make | Buick | Lada |
| Model | Roadmaster | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
