1987 Lada 2104 vs. 1989 Lada 2104
To start off, 1989 Lada 2104 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lada 2104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lada 2104 would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lada 2104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lada 2104 (71 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lada 2104 should accelerate faster than 1989 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada 2104 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1989 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, 1987 Lada 2104 (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Lada 2104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada 2104 | 1989 Lada 2104 | |
| Make | Lada | Lada |
| Model | 2104 | 2104 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2430 mm |
