1987 Lada 2104 vs. 1980 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1987 Lada 2104 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1987 Lada 2104. (71 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 90 kg more than 1987 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, 1980 Nissan Laurel (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada 2104. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lada 2104 | 1980 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lada | Nissan |
Model | 2104 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |