1988 Lada 2104 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 25 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 255 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, 2013 Mini Cooper, 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada 2104 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Lada | Mini |
| Model | 2104 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2547 mm |
