1988 Lada 2105 vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1988 Lada 2105 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corona (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2105. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada 2105 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corona.
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, 1972 Toyota Corona (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2105. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2105.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada 2105 | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | 2105 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2440 mm |
