1988 Lada 2104 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1988 Lada 2104 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla 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 3 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lada 2104 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada 2104 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Lada 2104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada 2104 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | 2104 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2290 mm |
