1989 Lada 2104 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 16 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 2,032 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (160 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1989 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1989 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 355 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lada 2104 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Lada | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 2104 | SLK |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
