1987 Lada 2104 vs. 2007 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 20 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1987 Lada 2104. (71 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Morgan Aero 8 weights approximately 170 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, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 (430 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada 2104. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada 2104 | 2007 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Lada | Morgan |
| Model | 2104 | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
