1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1987 Lada 2104
To start off, 1987 Lada 2104 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lada 2104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1987 Lada 2104. (71 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada 2104 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1987 Lada 2104 (118 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (115 Nm). This means 1987 Lada 2104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1987 Lada 2104 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lada |
| Model | Spider | 2104 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |
