1987 Lada 2107 vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1987 Lada 2107 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Volare (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1987 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 428 kg more than 1987 Lada 2107. 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, 1976 Plymouth Volare (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada 2107 | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Lada | Plymouth |
| Model | 2107 | Volare |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1450 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2870 mm |
