1985 Fiat 126 vs. 1985 Lada 2104
To start off, both 1985 Fiat 126 and 1985 Lada 2104 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 46 more horse power than 1985 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lada 2104 should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lada 2104 weights approximately 426 kg more than 1985 Fiat 126. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Lada 2104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Fiat 126 | 1985 Lada 2104 | |
Make | Fiat | Lada |
Model | 126 | 2104 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 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 | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |