1980 Lada 2105 vs. 1980 Saab 900
To start off, both 1980 Lada 2105 and 1980 Saab 900 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Saab 900 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1980 Lada 2105. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Saab 900 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1980 Lada 2105. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Lada 2105 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Lada 2105. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Saab 900, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Saab 900 (167 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 2105. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 2105.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lada 2105 | 1980 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Lada | Saab |
| Model | 2105 | 900 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2720 mm |
