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Lada 2102 1 .3 (70 Hp)
Overall Rating
Lada 2102:
The VAZ-2101 "Zhiguli", commonly nicknamed "Kopeyka" , is a compact 4-door sedan or wagon, called small class, passenger car, model 1 in Soviet classification, and produced by the Soviet manufacturer AvtoVAZ, introduced in 1970 as the company's first product.
The car is a licence-built version of the Fiat 124, that was heavily modified and tailored for the rough climate and road conditions across the Soviet Union and much of the Eastern Bloc countries. Subsequently, it was widely, and successfully exported to the West under the Lada brand, for over two decades. The station wagon version was known as the VAZ-2102....(Read more on Wikipedia)
1 Overview:
Lada 2102 (1). With 96 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.9 l/100km). Weighing only 1020 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 20 s). The top speed reaches 145 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Lada 2102 was produced long before modern safety standards and Euro NCAP testing. It lacks contemporary safety features, offering only basic passive safety typical of its era.
.3 (70 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This 1.3-liter engine offers very modest performance, with a 0-100 km/h time of 20 seconds, making it suitable only for relaxed driving and light loads.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is relatively high for its power output, especially in urban settings, reflecting older carburettor technology and less efficient design.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Highly practical station wagon body with good cargo space.
- • Simple, robust mechanicals, easy to repair and maintain.
- • Affordable purchase price and running costs (at the time).
- • Durable suspension capable of handling rough roads.
- • Classic, utilitarian design with historical significance.
Cons:
- • Very poor acceleration and overall performance.
- • High fuel consumption for its engine size.
- • Lacks modern safety features and crash protection.
- • Basic interior comfort and dated ergonomics.
- • Prone to rust and build quality issues in some areas.
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lada |
| Model: | 2102 |
| Generation: | 1 |
| Modification (Engine): | .3 (70 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1971 |
| End of production: | 1985 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 70 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 53.8 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 96 Nm @ 3400 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1300 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 66.2 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.2 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 20 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 20 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 145 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14.6 kg/Hp, 68.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 10.6 kg/Nm, 94.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 19 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1020 |
| Max. weight: | 1420 |
| Max load: | 400 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1035 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 345 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4059 mm mm |
| Width: | 1611 mm mm |
| Height: | 1458 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2424 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1365 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1321 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
| Tires size | 155/80 SR13 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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