1987 Lada 2107 vs. 2003 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lada 2107. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lada 2107 would be higher. At 1,450 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lada 2107 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Corolla (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1987 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada 2107 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2003 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1987 Lada 2107 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Lada 2107. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Toyota Corolla (127 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada 2107 | 2003 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | 2107 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1450 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |
