1989 Lada 2104 vs. 1986 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1989 Lada 2104 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Leopard (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1989 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1989 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 95 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, 1986 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada 2104. 1986 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1989 Lada 2104 has manual transmission. 1989 Lada 2104 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lada 2104 | 1986 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | 2104 | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2630 mm |
