1980 Lada 2105 vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, both 1980 Lada 2105 and 1980 Volvo 244 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 244 (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1980 Lada 2105. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 244 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 244 weights approximately 256 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.
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, 1980 Volvo 244 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 2105. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 244 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 2105.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lada 2105 | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Lada | Volvo |
Model | 2105 | 244 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2650 mm |