1986 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1987 Lada 2104
To start off, 1987 Lada 2104 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1987 Lada 2104. (71 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 852 kg more than 1987 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 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada 2104. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada 2104. 1986 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1987 Lada 2104 has manual transmission. 1987 Lada 2104 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Caprice | 1987 Lada 2104 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
| Model | Caprice | 2104 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1902 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
