1985 Lada 2104 vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 21 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 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1985 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lada 2104 weights approximately 118 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise.
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, 2006 Lotus Elise (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lada 2104 | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Lada | Lotus |
Model | 2104 | Elise |
Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2310 mm |