VAZ 2104 1984 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 101 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. VAZ 2104 engine produces 30 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 49 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, VAZ 2104 reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 52 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Astra) 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 (VAZ 2104) 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: | 4.12 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.51 m | |
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VAZ 2104 is smaller. VAZ 2104 is 18 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 9 cm narrower, while the height of VAZ 2104 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1500 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. VAZ 2104 has 135 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`475 | 1`625 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 800 | |
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