1985 Lada 2104 vs. 1960 Porsche 356
To start off, 1985 Lada 2104 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Porsche 356 (115 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1985 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lada 2104 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1960 Porsche 356.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lada 2104 | 1960 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Lada | Porsche |
Model | 2104 | 356 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2110 mm |