Test Drive VAZ 2104 1984 - 2003 Universal
Lucky
In a few regiment of domestic universal, the long-awaited replenishment for the service was outstanding Izh Stabul, putting his shoulder to the shoulder with the VAZ 2104. It is not difficult to guess that the novelty is designed to become more attractive than a long-known four (otherwise it was worth it to put on the conveyor?), And because Fabul is a little more expensive ($ 5400 against $ 5,000). Until the next car, closing, in essence, the list of domestic universal VAZ 2111 ($ 7600), both far. The Nizhny Novgorod cars of the new 105th family with such a body do not produce, GAZ 310221 from old stocks are also not given for nothing (about $ 7700).
In addition to the type of body and plant, the manufacturer, the Four and Stabulu relates rear-wheel drive, 13-inch wheels (there was a time when Izh cars shouted in tires to 14), carburetor motors. By the way, they are on the machines now only VAZ in IZH 21261 with a volume of 1.6 liters, options are possible at the fourth. The most common VAZ 21043 with an engine of 1.5 liters (this takes part in our test), but there is a modification of the VAZ 21041 with the same engine as the fabul.
In large I will not say that in terms of manageability of IL corresponds to ideas about a modern passenger car, but from the Zhiguli still differs for the better.
Thanks to the front suspension of the Mac Fersson Izh less sensitive to irregularities than four with its transverse levers. Therefore, the beacon on the asphalt, the diagonal waves or simply pockets are not too tightening the driver IZH 21261, and the rack steering of the fabul does not force constantly to twist.
In the asset, Iza is a little the best landing in front and greater space on the rear seats. The extreme passengers are freer here in width, and the average is noticeably more space above his head, although formally salon VAZ 2104 is higher. In general, IL is more contemporary, although, for example, the factory plastic in the fourth cabin looks better. In addition, the Four can answer the call of the recruit of a clearer work
i gearbox and not such a cotton brake pedal. And now we wage around cars and will study the wagons of the universals or not? In the trunk of Fabui, laying severity uncomfortable. Here is more loading height, the back shelf is worse than the rear shelf, unavailable, and even bent down in the rear. Subjectively cargo compartment Ija seems less roomy, although the numbers speak about the opposite. It is inferior to the Thrum of Four 150 mm in length, but exceeding 130 mm in width and 80 mm in height. In addition, the fabul and the compartment shape is more correct to the cube.
Pay attention to one fundamental distinction of the trunk at the fourth easily. If necessary, constantly carrying a package cargo is good, but with clean operation, on the contrary, bad. If only because things will slide all the time.
By little things
The oscillating buyer is often inclined to buy a technicious details for the purchase of a particular model. We did not find an additional stop signal at the VAZ 2104, which seems to be mandatory; He did not find an ashtray in front (her, however, no long ago).
Fuel level pointer at the fourth is more honest than IZH 21261, external mirrors adjust more convenient, but make the doors to close the hard speed. On and now a combination of devices with self-testing: after turning the key, the arrow goes until the end of the scale, and then turn on to work. It would be possible to praise the Stabul for one key, but it is extremely inconvenient to insert a fifth door in the castle interferes with a leash of a janitor.
A copy of all the deflectors took us well from all the deflectors. We hope this is not just luck, but a sign of a real increase in quality, which was so many complaints of half a year ago (SP, 2004, No. 1).
Russian specificity makes pay attention to one trifle Additional stove crane under the hood of Fabuli. At Vaz.
2104 No such. Attribute it to advantages or disadvantages? Judge for yourself. From the Fabul car dealership, I left an open crane and attempt to overlap the hot air the lever on the panel reacted sluggishly. It was worth divering under the hood and close the crane everything came to normal. The fourth of the heat is safely overlapped from the salon, it seems more convenient. However, according to the experience, we know that in a year or two, the Zhiguli stove will also begin to warm, when it is not necessary, but no Savior Crane-Dubler. What to consider a good assembly, but what's bad? For example, the plastic parts of the ashtray salon, the lining of the doors of the door, cover armrests are poorly fixed in the fabul. But these are not assembling problems, but simplified to the limit of the structure.
The cars that fell to us were collected better than we expected, obviously, thanks to the efforts of those who spent
pre-sale preparation. We will not focus on the trifles on a solid four for the quality of the car earned. Instead or together?
Will replace the Fabul on our roads four or as a shadow, all the time will be somewhere nearby?
If IZH 21261 have something to correct something so that the box worked clearer, it became more convenient to use the trunk, to work with brakes, change the fasteners of plastic interior elements I would suggest to send Laiguli to a well-deserved rest. But while, giving the palm of the championship of Fabul, I do not consider her victory crushing. Four shows a large design culture. When it is created, it was still less thought about savings.
When the ode was almost twice as cheaper than the vasaya tenth and 2.5 times more accessible nonsense, it was somehow uncomfortable to criticize it. But the break in price is reduced!
On the side of the VAZ 2104, one more important circumstance can be inclined with a car with a well-worked design. But, oddly enough, before pain, the familiar Zhiguli can be the best agitation for Fabul. If only because the VAZ classic came to many.
Alexander Budkin. Photo: Alexander Batyr
A source: Journal "Behind the wheel"