1988 Lada 2107 vs. 1976 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 Lada 2107 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada 2107 weights approximately 394 kg more than 1976 Morgan 4.
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, 1976 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada 2107 | 1976 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lada | Morgan |
| Model | 2107 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1451 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |
