1989 Lada 2107 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lada 2107. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lada 2107 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1989 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1989 Lada 2107.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada 2107. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1989 Lada 2107 has manual transmission. 1989 Lada 2107 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Lada 2107 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Lada | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 2107 | S |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1451 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5096 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 90 L |