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Lada 2101 2 1200 (64 Hp)
Overall Rating
Lada 2101:
The VAZ-2101 "Zhiguli", commonly nicknamed "Kopeyka" , is a compact 4-door sedan or wagon, called small class, passenger car, model 1 in Soviet classification, and produced by the Soviet manufacturer AvtoVAZ, introduced in 1970 as the company's first product.
The car is a licence-built version of the Fiat 124, that was heavily modified and tailored for the rough climate and road conditions across the Soviet Union and much of the Eastern Bloc countries. Subsequently, it was widely, and successfully exported to the West under the Lada brand, for over two decades. The station wagon version was known as the VAZ-2102....(Read more on Wikipedia)
2 Overview:
Lada 2101 (2). It has moderate fuel consumption (~11 l/100km). Weighing only 955 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 27 s). The top speed reaches 135 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Lada 2101 generation 2 predates modern safety testing standards like Euro NCAP. It lacks contemporary safety features such as airbags, ABS, or advanced crumple zones, offering only basic passive safety for its era.
1200 (64 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Extremely leisurely acceleration, suitable only for unhurried driving and basic transportation needs.
Fuel Economy
High fuel consumption for its modest power output, inefficient by modern standards.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional robustness and durability
- • Simple mechanicals, easy to repair and maintain
- • Low purchase and running costs (historically)
- • Good ground clearance for varied road conditions
- • Spacious interior for its class
Cons:
- • Very poor acceleration and overall performance by modern standards
- • High fuel consumption for its engine size
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • Basic comfort and interior amenities
- • Outdated design and driving dynamics
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(2101: 1970 - 1983).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lada |
| Model: | 2101 |
| Generation: | 2 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1200 (64 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1974 |
| End of production: | 1982 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 64 Hp |
| Power per litre: | 53.4 Hp/l |
| Engine displacement: | 1198 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Compression ratio: | 8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 27 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 27 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 135 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14.9 kg/Hp, 67 Hp/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 25.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 955 |
| Max. weight: | 1355 |
| Max load: | 400 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4064 mm mm [9mm less] |
| Width: | 1613 mm mm [2mm more] |
| Height: | 1455 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2425 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Front track: | 1346 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1306 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Tires size | 155/80 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 13 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring, Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Rigid axle suspension, Coil spring |
If you could change one thing about the Lada 2101, what would it be?