1988 Lada 2104 vs. 1971 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1988 Lada 2104 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Triumph 1500 would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lada 2104 (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lada 2104 should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada 2104 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1971 Triumph 1500. 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, 1971 Triumph 1500 (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada 2104 | 1971 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Lada | Triumph |
| Model | 2104 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
