1988 Lada 2104 vs. 1983 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1988 Lada 2104 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 70 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1988 Lada 2104.
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, 1983 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada 2104 | 1983 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Lada | Peugeot |
| Model | 2104 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2750 mm |
