1989 Lada 2104 vs. 1985 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1989 Lada 2104 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1989 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1989 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 170 kg more than 1989 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, 1985 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lada 2104 | 1985 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | 2104 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2670 mm |
