1985 Lada 2104 vs. 2002 BMW Z8
To start off, 2002 BMW Z8 is newer by 17 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 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1985 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW Z8 weights approximately 571 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, 2002 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lada 2104 | 2002 BMW Z8 | |
| Make | Lada | BMW |
| Model | 2104 | Z8 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2580 mm |
