VAZ 2104 1984 vs Volvo 850 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 101 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is a more dynamic driving. VAZ 2104 engine produces 100 HP less power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 119 NM less than Volvo 850. Due to the lower power, VAZ 2104 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 73 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo 850) 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 | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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VAZ 2104 is smaller, but slightly higher. VAZ 2104 is 60 cm shorter than the Volvo 850, 14 cm narrower, while the height of VAZ 2104 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`475 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 600 | |
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