1988 Lada 2104 vs. 2001 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2001 Panoz AIV is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada 2104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada 2104 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Panoz AIV weights approximately 170 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.
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, 2001 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada 2104 | 2001 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Lada | Panoz |
| Model | 2104 | AIV |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
