1987 Lada 2104 vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1987 Lada 2104 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1987 Lada 2104. (71 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Celica weights approximately 115 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, 1985 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada 2104. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada 2104. 1985 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1987 Lada 2104 has manual transmission. 1987 Lada 2104 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada 2104 | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | 2104 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2620 mm |
