1989 Lada 2107 vs. 1989 Lotus Elan
To start off, both 1989 Lada 2107 and 1989 Lotus Elan were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Elan (165 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1989 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1989 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lada 2107 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1989 Lotus Elan.
Because 1989 Lada 2107 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Lada 2107. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Elan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Lotus Elan (201 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lada 2107 | 1989 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Lada | Lotus |
Model | 2107 | Elan |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1451 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 65 L |