1988 Lada 2104 vs. 1978 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1988 Lada 2104 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 2,290 cc, 1978 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada 2104 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-2.
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, 1978 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada 2104 | 1978 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | 2104 | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2480 mm |
