1989 Lada 2104 vs. 1995 Volvo 960
To start off, 1995 Volvo 960 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lada 2104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lada 2104 would be higher. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volvo 960 (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1989 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1989 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 960 weights approximately 490 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, 1995 Volvo 960 (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lada 2104 | 1995 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Lada | Volvo |
Model | 2104 | 960 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2780 mm |