VAZ 2108 1984 vs VAZ 2101 1974
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 64 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 96 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16 seconds | 18 seconds | |
| VAZ 2108 engine produces 6 HP less power than VAZ 2101, whereas torque is 1 NM less than VAZ 2101. Despite less power, VAZ 2108 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 9.0 | |
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The VAZ 2108 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. VAZ 2108 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the VAZ 2101, which means that by driving the VAZ 2108 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 (VAZ 2101) 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: | 4.01 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.61 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. VAZ 2108 is 4 cm shorter than the VAZ 2101, 4 cm wider, while the height of VAZ 2108 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`325 | 955 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
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