1988 Lada 2105 vs. 1999 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada 2105. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada 2105 would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lada 2105 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lada 2105 should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada 2105 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. 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, 1988 Lada 2105 (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Lada 2105 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada 2105 | 1999 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
| Model | 2105 | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
