1986 Lada 2104 vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1986 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 570 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.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Lada 2104. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lada 2104 | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Lada | Subaru |
| Model | 2104 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
