1989 Lada 2104 vs. 1987 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1989 Lada 2104 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Pontiac 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Pontiac 1000 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lada 2104 (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lada 2104 should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lada 2104 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1987 Pontiac 1000. 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, 1987 Pontiac 1000 (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lada 2104 | 1987 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Lada | Pontiac |
| Model | 2104 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2400 mm |
