1987 Lada 2104 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 26 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1987 Lada 2104. (71 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 345 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (441 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada 2104. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada 2104 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lada | Porsche |
| Model | 2104 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 304 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |
