Click on image to view the full photo gallery
Lada 2104 3 1.5 (71 Hp)
Overall Rating
Lada 2104:
The Lada / VAZ-2105, 2104 and 2107, collectively marketed as Lada Riva for right-hand drive models , the Lada Nova in Germany, and by multiple other names and markets, are a series of compact sedans of the Zhiguli line-up , built by Russian car manufacturer AvtoVAZ. Introduced in 1979 in the Soviet Union, and progressively introduced to Western European and global markets from the early 1980s, under the Lada brand, they were sold as saloons , and station wagon versions....(Read more on Wikipedia)
3 Overview:
Lada 2104 (3). With 104 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Lada 2104 generation was produced well before modern safety standards and Euro NCAP testing began. It lacks contemporary safety features like airbags, ABS, or crumple zones, offering minimal occupant protection by today's standards.
1.5 (71 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 71 Hp 1.5L carburettor engine provides adequate, albeit leisurely, performance for basic utility and light loads. It's not designed for speed or spirited driving, focusing instead on reliability and simplicity.
Fuel Economy
With a carburettor fuel system and older engine design, fuel economy is likely to be moderate to poor by modern standards, especially in urban driving. Expect higher consumption compared to contemporary fuel-injected engines.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Extremely simple and robust mechanics
- • Low purchase and maintenance costs
- • Practical and spacious station wagon body
- • Easy to repair, even for DIY enthusiasts
- • High ground clearance for rough roads
Cons:
- • Very poor safety features by modern standards
- • Dated technology and driving dynamics
- • Low performance and refinement
- • Basic interior comfort and amenities
- • High emissions and moderate fuel economy
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lada |
| Model: | 2104 |
| Generation: | 3 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 (71 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1984 |
| End of production: | 2012 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 71 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 49 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 104 Nm @ 3400 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1450 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 76 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 80 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
Your first impression of the Lada 2104 in one word? Go!