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Lada 2104 7 1.5 (71 Hp)
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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)
7 Overview:
Lada 2104 (7). 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 21047, based on a decades-old design, was never tested by Euro NCAP. It is widely understood to offer very poor passive and active safety performance by modern standards, lacking essential safety features.
1.5 (71 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers extremely modest performance, suitable only for light urban duties or slow rural travel. Acceleration is sluggish, and highway cruising will be a struggle due to limited power and torque.
Fuel Economy
Equipped with a carburettor, this engine is not designed for fuel efficiency by modern standards. Expect relatively high fuel consumption, especially under varied driving conditions, compared to contemporary fuel-injected engines.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Extremely simple and robust mechanicals
- • Low purchase and maintenance costs
- • High utility as a station wagon
- • Easy to repair, even by owners
- • Timeless, classic design (for some)
Cons:
- • Very poor safety standards (no Euro NCAP rating)
- • Outdated carburettor engine technology
- • Extremely low performance and acceleration
- • High fuel consumption compared to modern cars
- • Basic comfort and sparse interior features
- • Lack of modern amenities and safety features
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(4: 1997 - 2003).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lada |
| Model: | 2104 |
| Generation: | 7 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 (71 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1998 |
| 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) |
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