Overview of the VAZ 2104 model
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The Volzhsky Automobile Plant has produced many classic and working models for private use. And if the production began with sedans, then the first car in the station wagon was the "four". The new body and new features of the model immediately attracted the attention of buyers.
Model review: VAZ 2104 without embellishment
Few people know that the VAZ 2104 ("four") also carries the foreign name Lada Nova Break. This is a five-seater station wagon, which belongs to the second generation of the "classics" of AvtoVAZ.
The first models left the factory in September 1984 and thus replaced the first generation station wagon - VAZ 2102. Although for another year (until 1985) the Volzhsky Automobile Plant produced both models at the same time.
VAZ 2104 cars were created on the basis of the VAZ 2105, only they had significant differences:
- elongated back;
- folding back sofa;
- increased gas tank up to 45 liters;
- rear wipers with washer.
It must be said that the Quartet was actively exported to other countries. In total, 1 units of the VAZ 142 were produced.
Along with the VAZ 2104, its modification, the VAZ 21043, was also produced. This is a more powerful car with a 1.5 liter carburetor engine and a five-speed gearbox.
Video: review of the "four"
Technical specifications
A station wagon car weighs a little, only 1020 kg (for comparison: "five" and "six" in the sedan body have a greater weight - from 1025 kg). The dimensions of the VAZ 2104, regardless of the configuration, are always the same:
- length - 4115 mm;
- width - 1620 mm;
- height - 1443 mm.
Thanks to the folding rear row, the trunk volume can be increased from 375 to 1340 liters, which made it possible to use the car for private transportation, summer cottages and even small businesses. However, the back of the rear sofa does not fold completely (due to the specifics of the design of the car), so it is impossible to transport long cargo.
However, long elements can be easily fixed on the roof of the car, since the length of the VAZ 2104 allows you to transport beams, skis, boards and other long products without the risk of creating dangerous road situations. But the roof of the car must not be overloaded, since the calculated stiffness of the station wagon body is much lower than that of the sedans of the next generations of VAZ.
The total load on the vehicle (passengers + cargo) must not exceed 455 kg, as otherwise damage to the chassis is possible.
"Four" was completed with two types of drives:
- FR (rear-wheel drive) - the basic equipment of the VAZ 2104. Allows you to make the car more powerful.
- FF (front-wheel drive) - select models were equipped with front-wheel drive, as it is considered safer; subsequent versions of the VAZ were produced only in front-wheel drive.
Like other representatives of the "Lada", the "four" has a ground clearance of 170 mm. Even to this day, this is a very reasonable value for ground clearance, allowing you to overcome major road obstacles.
engine Specifications
Over the years, the VAZ 2104 was equipped with power units of different capacities: from 53 to 74 horsepower (1.3, 1.5, 1.6 and 1.8 liters). Two modifications (21048D and 21045D) used diesel fuel, but all other versions of the "four" consumed AI-92 gasoline.
Fuel consumption is also different depending on the engine power.
Table: average fuel consumption per 100 km of track
| Packages | Fuel consumption, l / 100 km | Fuel used |
| 1.8 MT 21048D | 5,5 | Diesel fuel |
| 1.5 MT 21045D | 8,6 | Diesel fuel |
| 1.6MT 21041 | 8,8 | Gasoline AI-92 |
| 1.3MT 2104 | 10,0 | Gasoline AI-92 |
| 1.5 MT 21043i | 10,3 | Gasoline AI-92 |
| 1.5MT 21043 | 10,3 | Gasoline AI-92 |
The VAZ 100 accelerates to a speed of 2104 km / h in 17 seconds (this is a standard indicator for all VAZs produced in 1980-1990). The maximum speed of the car (according to the operating instructions) is 137 km / h.
Table: parameters of the motor "four"
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Working volume of cylinders, l: | 1,45 |
| Compression ratio: | 8,5 |
| Rated engine power at a crankshaft rotation speed of 5000 rpm: | 50,0 kW (68,0 hp) |
| Cylinder diameter, mm: | 76 |
| Piston stroke, mm: | 80 |
| Number of valves: | 8 |
| Minimum crankshaft rotation speed, rpm: | 820 – 880 Feet |
| Maximum torque at 4100 rpm, N * m: | 112 |
| The order of the cylinders: | 1–3–4–2 |
| Gasoline octane number: | 95 (unleaded) |
| Fuel supply system: | Distributed injection with electronic control |
| Spark plug: | A17DVRM, LR15YC-1 |
Vehicle interior
The original VAZ 2104 salon has an ascetic design. All devices, parts and products are designed to fulfill their functions, there are no decorations or even a hint of any design solution. The task of the model designers was to make a working car suitable for passenger and freight transport, without a bias towards comfort and beauty.
In the cabin there is the minimum necessary set of instruments and vehicle controls, typical interior upholstery with wear-resistant fabric and removable head restraints made of artificial leather on the seats. The picture is complemented by typical rubber floor mats.
The interior design of the "four" was borrowed from the base model, the only exception is the rear sofa, which was made folding for the first time in the history of VAZ models.
Video: review of the cabin "four"
VAZ 2104 cars were discontinued in 2012. Therefore, even today you can meet amateurs who do not change their beliefs and use only time-tested and expensive domestic cars.
