1988 Lada 2105 vs. 1957 Volvo P 1900
To start off, 1988 Lada 2105 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Volvo P 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Volvo P 1900 would be higher. At 1,414 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Volvo P 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Volvo P 1900 (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2105. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Volvo P 1900 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada 2105 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1957 Volvo P 1900.
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, 1988 Lada 2105 (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Volvo P 1900. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Lada 2105 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Volvo P 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada 2105 | 1957 Volvo P 1900 | |
| Make | Lada | Volvo |
| Model | 2105 | P 1900 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
