2008 Honda Accord vs. 1988 Lada 2104
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada 2104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada 2104 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 170 kg more than 1988 Lada 2104. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Lada 2104 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 1988 Lada 2104. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord, 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, 2008 Honda Accord (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1988 Lada 2104 | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Accord | 2104 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2430 mm |
