1986 Lada 2104 vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1986 Lada 2104 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Kadett (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1986 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada 2104 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1977 Opel Kadett.
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, 1977 Opel Kadett (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lada 2104 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | 2104 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
