1986 Lada 2104 vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1986 Lada 2104 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 10 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lada 2104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lada 2104 (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lada 2104 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada 2104 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1971 Renault 10. 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, 1971 Renault 10 (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lada 2104 | 1971 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Lada | Renault |
| Model | 2104 | 10 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
