1988 Lada 2104 vs. 2005 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2005 Maserati Coupe is newer by 17 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 4,254 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Coupe (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 560 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, 2005 Maserati Coupe (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada 2104 | 2005 Maserati Coupe | |
| Make | Lada | Maserati |
| Model | 2104 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4254 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2670 mm |
