1985 Lada 2104 vs. 1989 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1989 Toyota Cressida is newer by 4 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Cressida (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1985 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 563 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, 1989 Toyota Cressida (142 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lada 2104. 1989 Toyota Cressida has automatic transmission and 1985 Lada 2104 has manual transmission. 1985 Lada 2104 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lada 2104 | 1989 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | 2104 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 91 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1577 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2670 mm |