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Lada 2104 1 .2 (58 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)
1 Overview:
Lada 2104 (1). With 84 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1020 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Lada 2104 generation 1 was never officially tested by Euro NCAP. Given its dated design and production era, its safety performance would be considered very poor by modern standards, lacking essential active and passive safety features.
.2 (58 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
With only 58 horsepower, this 1.2-liter engine offers extremely limited performance, making it suitable only for very light duties and low-speed urban environments. Acceleration would be very slow.
Fuel Economy
While smaller, the older engine technology likely means fuel economy is not significantly better than the 1.6L, potentially even worse under load due to lack of power.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Extremely affordable to buy and maintain
- • Simple, robust mechanicals, easy to repair
- • Excellent cargo capacity for its class
- • Good ground clearance for rough roads
- • Reliable in harsh conditions
Cons:
- • Very poor safety features and crash performance
- • Outdated design and technology
- • Low performance and slow acceleration
- • High fuel consumption for its power output
- • Basic interior comfort and features
- • Prone to rust
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lada |
| Model: | 2104 |
| Generation: | 1 |
| Modification (Engine): | .2 (58 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1984 |
| End of production: | 1992 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 58 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 48.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 84 Nm @ 3400 rpm. |
| 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 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 17.6 kg/Hp, 56.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 12.1 kg/Nm, 82.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1020 |
| Max. weight: | 1475 |
| Max load: | 455 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1035 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 345 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4115 mm mm |
| Width: | 1620 mm mm |
| Height: | 1443 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2424 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1365 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1321 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Drum |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Rigid axle suspension |
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