1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 1985 Lada 2104
To start off, 1985 Lada 2104 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1985 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 916 kg more than 1985 Lada 2104. 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lada 2104. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign has automatic transmission and 1985 Lada 2104 has manual transmission. 1985 Lada 2104 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Jaguar Sovereign | 1985 Lada 2104 | |
Make | Jaguar | Lada |
Model | Sovereign | 2104 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5342 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 433 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2430 mm |