1998 Honda NSX vs. 1986 Lada 2104
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lada 2104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lada 2104 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1986 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 454 kg more than 1986 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, 1998 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1986 Lada 2104 | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | NSX | 2104 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 17 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
