Which Grant Engine is Better to Choose?

I think that it's not a secret for anyone that Lada Granta is produced with 4 different types of engines. And each power unit of this car has both advantages and disadvantages. And many owners who want to buy Grant, do not know which engine to choose and which of these motors will be better for them. Below we will consider the main types of power units that are installed on this car.

VAZ 21114 - stands on the Grant "standard"

This engine was inherited by the car from its predecessor, Kalina. The simplest 8-valve with a volume of 1,6 liters. There is not much power, but there will certainly not be any discomfort when driving. This motor, however, is the most high-torque of all and pulls like a diesel on the bottoms!

The biggest plus of this engine is that there is a very reliable timing system and even if the timing belt breaks, the valves will not collide with the pistons, which means that it is enough to simply change the belt (even on the road), and you can go further. This engine is the easiest to maintain, since its design completely repeats the well-known unit from 2108, only with an increased volume.

If you want not to know problems with repair and maintenance, and not to be afraid that the valve will bend when the belt breaks, then this choice is for you.

VAZ 21116 - installed on the Grant "norm"

This engine can be called an upgraded version of the previous 114th, and its only difference from its predecessor is the installed lightweight connecting rod and piston group. That is, the pistons began to be made lighter, but this led to a number of negative consequences:

• Firstly, now there is no space left for the recesses in the pistons, and if the timing belt breaks, the valve will bend 100%.
• The second, even more negative moment. Due to the fact that the pistons have become thin, when they meet the valves, they break into pieces and in 80% of cases they also have to be changed.

There were many cases when on such an engine it was necessary to change almost all the valves and a pair of pistons with connecting rods. And if you calculate the entire amount that will have to be paid for repairs, then in most cases it can exceed half the cost of the power unit itself.

But in dynamics, this engine outperforms the conventional 8-valve, due to the lightweight parts of the internal combustion engine. And the power is about 87 hp, which is 6 more horsepower than the 21114. By the way, it works much quieter, which cannot be overlooked.

VAZ 21126 and 21127 - on Grants in the luxury package

С 21126 everything is clear with the engine, since it has been installed on the Priors for many years. Its volume is 1,6 liters and 16 valves in the cylinder head. The disadvantages are the same as the previous version - a collision of pistons with valves in the event of a belt break. But there is more than enough power here - 98 hp. according to the passport, but in fact - bench tests show a slightly higher result.

21127 - This is a new (pictured above) improved engine with a capacity of 106 horsepower. Here it is achieved thanks to a modified larger receiver. Also, one of the distinguishing features of this motor is the absence of a mass air flow sensor - and now it will be replaced by a DBP - the so-called absolute pressure sensor.

Judging by the reviews of many owners of Grants and Kalina 2, on which this power unit has already been installed, the power in it has actually increased and it is felt, especially at low revs. Although, there was practically no elasticity, and in higher gears, the revs are not as fast as we would like.