1986 Lada 2107 vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1986 Lada 2107 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (135 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1986 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 302 kg more than 1986 Lada 2107. 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, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lada 2107 | 1985 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Lada | Pontiac |
| Model | 2107 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1451 cc | 2838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 60 L |
