1988 Lada 2104 vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 23 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 473 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 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Lada 2104. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada 2104 | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Lada | Subaru |
| Model | 2104 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2751 mm |
