1988 Lada 2104 vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1988 Lada 2104 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac Grand Am (90 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 120 kg more than 1988 Lada 2104. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Lada 2104 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Lada 2104. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Grand Am, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Pontiac Grand Am (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada 2104 | 1986 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Lada | Pontiac |
| Model | 2104 | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2630 mm |
