1986 Lada 2104 vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 26 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 1986 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 932 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.
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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada 2104. 2012 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1986 Lada 2104 has manual transmission. 1986 Lada 2104 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lada 2104 | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Lada | Jaguar |
| Model | 2104 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3032 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 82 L |
