1986 Lada 2104 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lada 2104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lada 2104 would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1986 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 247 kg more than 1986 Lada 2104. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (165 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada 2104. (94 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lada 2104 | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
| Model | 2104 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 93 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
