1985 Lada 2104 vs. 1997 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1997 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 12 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Maserati Ghibli is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1985 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 351 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, 1997 Maserati Ghibli (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lada 2104 | 1997 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Lada | Maserati |
| Model | 2104 | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |
