1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1988 Lada 2105
To start off, 1988 Lada 2105 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (220 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2105. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 232 kg more than 1988 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (241 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2105. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2105.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 208 | 1988 Lada 2105 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lada |
| Model | 208 | 2105 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |
