1989 Buick Estate vs. 1988 Lada 2104
To start off, 1989 Buick Estate is newer by 1 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 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 875 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.
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, 1989 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2104. 1989 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1988 Lada 2104 has manual transmission. 1988 Lada 2104 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Estate | 1988 Lada 2104 | |
| Make | Buick | Lada |
| Model | Estate | 2104 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6597 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
