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Lada 2105 4 1.6i (74 Hp)
Overall Rating
Lada 2105:
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 2105 (4). With 114 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Lada 2105 generation 4 was based on a significantly older platform, predating modern safety standards. It was not officially tested by Euro NCAP, and its passive safety features are considered minimal compared to contemporary vehicles.
1.6i (74 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.6i engine provides very modest performance, suitable for basic transportation but lacking in acceleration for highway overtaking. Its 74 Hp is barely adequate for modern traffic conditions.
Fuel Economy
Given its older single-point injection technology and modest power, fuel economy is likely to be average at best, and potentially poor compared to more modern 1.6L engines.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Extremely affordable purchase price
- • Simple, robust, and easy-to-repair mechanics
- • Good ground clearance for rough roads
- • Classic, utilitarian design
- • Low maintenance costs
Cons:
- • Very poor passive safety by modern standards
- • Outdated technology and features
- • Low power and modest performance
- • High fuel consumption for its class
- • Lack of modern comfort and convenience features
- • Poor refinement and noise insulation
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(5: 1999 - 2000).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lada |
| Model: | 2105 |
| Generation: | 4 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6i (74 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2005 |
| End of production: | 2010 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 74 Hp @ 5400 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 47.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 114 Nm @ 3400 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1569 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Single-point injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 80 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Powertrain: | |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
If you could change one thing about the Lada 2105, what would it be?