1980 Lada 2105 vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lada 2105. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lada 2105 would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1980 Lada 2105. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sportage weights approximately 407 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 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Lada 2105. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Kia Sportage (228 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 2105. (118 Nm). This means 2013 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 2105.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lada 2105 | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Lada | Kia |
| Model | 2105 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1458 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1432 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2640 mm |
