1985 Lada 2104 vs. 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lada 2104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lada 2104 would be higher. At 3,479 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa (255 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1985 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 486 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, 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lada 2104 | 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Lada | Lamborghini |
| Model | 2104 | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
