1988 Lada 2104 vs. 1964 Rover P6
To start off, 1988 Lada 2104 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P6 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Rover P6 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P6 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1988 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, 1964 Rover P6 (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1964 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lada 2104 | 1964 Rover P6 | |
Make | Lada | Rover |
Model | 2104 | P6 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2630 mm |