I've noticed that the perceptions of certain cars in mid-to-late 70s US were quite similar to perceptions of certain cars in mid-to-late 70s Poland. So, here is such a comparison: - US: Chevrolet Nova/Plymouth Volare, Poland: Fiat 126p - A kinda lower-end car, but one decent enough to serve the purpose of independent family transportation. - US: Chevrolet Impala, Poland: Fiat 125p - The tool of cops, taxi drivers, and less budget-restricted families. - US: Oldsmobile 98, Poland: FSO Polonez - It might be related to a lower-end car, but is practically a luxury vehicle now. For the man who is high-up, but not the boss. - US: Cadillac DeVille, Poland: Lada sedans - Pretty well-built; luxury transportation for the town's rich guy. - US: Chrysler New Yorker, Poland: Moskvitch - The other luxury car. Not as well-built or popular as the main one. - US: Datsun 810/Toyota Cressida, Poland: Zastava - The more modern and better-built alternative to domestic family cars. - US: Volvo 240, Poland: Skoda sedans - The freethinker's family car, seen as an alternative to domestic models. - US: 2+2 Datsun Z-Cars/turbo Saabs, Poland: Skoda coupes - For when Mr. Freethinker wants to go faster than socially acceptable. - US: Jaguar XJ6, Poland: Volga - The luxury import that may not be reliable, but has the presence. - US: Mercedes W123, Poland: VW Golf - A hip luxury car for the young/middle-aged high-ranker in need of something well-engineered. - US: Rolls-Royce/Bentley, Poland - Mercedes W123/W116 - A mythically luxurious car, for those who are really high up. - US: Ford F-Series/Chevrolet C-Series/Suburban, Poland - Tarpan - An utility vehicle for the better-paid blue collars. - US - Chevrolet G-Series/Ford Econoline, Poland - Żuk - The default van for delivery drivers. - US - step vans, Poland - Nysa - For the moments when a normal van is not enough. Your thoughts?
