1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1985 Lada 2104
To start off, 1985 Lada 2104 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lada 2104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lada 2104 (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lada 2104 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lada 2104 weights approximately 504 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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, 1985 Lada 2104 (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Lada 2104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 500 | 1985 Lada 2104 | |
Make | Fiat | Lada |
Model | 500 | 2104 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |