Moskvitch 2140 1976 vs VAZ 2108 1988
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 72 HP | |
| Torque: | 108 NM | 109 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 19 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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VAZ 2108 is a more dynamic driving. Moskvitch 2140 engine produces 3 HP more power than VAZ 2108, but torque is 1 NM less than VAZ 2108. Despite the higher power, Moskvitch 2140 reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 43 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (VAZ 2108) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Moskvitch 2140) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.55 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.40 m | |
| Moskvitch 2140 is 24 cm longer than the VAZ 2108, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Moskvitch 2140 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1600 | |
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