1985 Lada 2104 vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 1985 Lada 2104 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 240 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1985 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 276 kg more than 1985 Lada 2104. 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, 1983 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lada 2104 | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Lada | Volvo |
| Model | 2104 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
