1987 Lada 2104 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 22 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1987 Lada 2104. (71 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada 2104 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
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, 2009 Lotus Elise (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada 2104. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada 2104 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Lada | Lotus |
| Model | 2104 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 241 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 | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
