1988 Lada 2104 vs. 1966 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1988 Lada 2104 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada 2104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lada 2104 (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1966 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lada 2104 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada 2104 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1966 Opel Kadett. 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, 1988 Lada 2104 (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Lada 2104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada 2104 | 1966 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | 2104 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2430 mm |
