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Lada 2104 4 1.7 (79 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)
4 Overview:
Lada 2104 (4). With 127 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.5 l/100km). Weighing only 1050 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 17 s). The top speed reaches 153 km/h. 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 was designed before modern safety standards and was not tested by Euro NCAP. Its passive safety features are considered rudimentary by contemporary benchmarks, offering minimal protection in a collision.
1.7 (79 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Performance is notably modest, with a 0-100 km/h time of 17 seconds, making it suitable only for unhurried driving and basic utility tasks.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is poor by modern standards, with an urban figure of 9.5 l/100 km, reflecting its carbureted, older engine design.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Extremely affordable purchase and running costs
- • Simple, robust mechanicals, easy to repair
- • Spacious and practical station wagon body
- • Good ground clearance for rough roads
- • High utility for cargo and basic transport
Cons:
- • Very poor performance and acceleration
- • High fuel consumption for its power output
- • Outdated safety features and crash protection
- • Basic comfort and refinement levels
- • Dated design and interior aesthetics
- • Prone to rust and build quality inconsistencies
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(3: 1984 - 2012).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lada |
| Model: | 2104 |
| Generation: | 4 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.7 (79 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1997 |
| End of production: | 2003 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 79 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 46.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 127 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1690 |
| 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: | 82 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 80 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 17 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 17 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 153 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13.3 kg/Hp, 75.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.3 kg/Nm, 121 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 16.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1050 |
| Max. weight: | 1475 |
| Max load: | 425 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1035 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 345 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 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 | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
| Tires size | 175/70 SR13 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Rigid axle suspension |
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