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Lada 2107 3 1.7i (80 Hp)
Overall Rating
Lada 2107:
The Lada / VAZ-2105, 2104 and 2107, collectively marketed as Lada Riva for right-hand drive models , the Lada Nova in Germany, and by multiple other names and markets, are a series of compact sedans of the Zhiguli line-up , built by Russian car manufacturer AvtoVAZ. Introduced in 1979 in the Soviet Union, and progressively introduced to Western European and global markets from the early 1980s, under the Lada brand, they were sold as saloons , and station wagon versions....(Read more on Wikipedia)
3 Overview:
Lada 2107 (3). With 128 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.9 l/100km). Weighing only 1030 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 155 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Lada 2107, based on a 1960s design, was never tested by Euro NCAP. It lacks modern safety features like airbags, ABS, or structural reinforcements, offering minimal occupant protection by contemporary standards.
1.7i (80 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offering a marginal improvement over the 1.5i, the 1.7i provides slightly better responsiveness and acceleration, making it marginally more capable for mixed driving conditions.
Fuel Economy
While slightly more powerful, the 1.7i engine likely maintains similar or slightly higher fuel consumption figures compared to the 1.5i, without significant efficiency gains.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Extremely low purchase price
- • Simple, robust mechanicals (easy to repair)
- • Low maintenance costs
- • Good ground clearance for rough roads
- • Classic, utilitarian design
Cons:
- • Outdated safety features (no airbags, ABS)
- • Poor fuel economy by modern standards
- • Very basic comfort and interior amenities
- • Sub-par performance and handling
- • Dated design and technology
- • Limited refinement and noise insulation
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(9: 1982 - 1995).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lada |
| Model: | 2107 |
| Generation: | 3 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.7i (80 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1996 |
| End of production: | 2003 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 80 Hp @ 5400 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 47.3 Hp/l [17mm less] |
| Torque: | 128 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1690 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Single-point injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 80 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.9 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 155 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.9 kg/Hp, 77.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8 kg/Nm, 124.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1030 |
| Max. weight: | 1430 |
| Max load: | 400 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 325 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 39 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4128 mm mm [17mm less] |
| Width: | 1620 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1435 mm mm [5mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2424 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| 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 | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
| Tires size | 175/70 SR13 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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