1987 Lada 2104 vs. 1975 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1987 Lada 2104 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda RX-3 would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1975 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda RX-3 (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1987 Lada 2104. (71 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda RX-3 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada 2104 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX-3.
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, 1975 Mazda RX-3 (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada 2104. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda RX-3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada 2104 | 1975 Mazda RX-3 | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | 2104 | RX-3 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
