Vehicle directional stability and handling are also directly related to its weight. The peak of popularity of large, heavy vehicles abroad fell on the 50-60s of the last century. Then the auto industry produced truly gigantic cars. For example, the Cadillac Eldorado of modification 8.2, weighed almost 3 tons. Agree that for such a weight and a makeweight, an appropriate one is needed.
But over time, it became clear that in order to further develop and improve the most important characteristics of the car, it is necessary to resort to reducing its total weight. And if we compare the middle of the last century and today, then the cars have lost half, or even more of their own weight. Plastic, carbon fiber reinforced plastics, light metals - all these innovations made it possible to reduce the weight of a passenger car much lower.
Of course, for lovers of everything big and heavy, cars are produced that look like steamers that drink gasoline in buckets, but this is rather an exception to the rule.
Passenger car weight in tabular format
We present to your attention a table showing the weight of the car by brand.
| car model | Curb weight |
| Oka 1111 car weight, okushka weight | 635 kg |
| Car weight Oka 1113 | 645 kg |
| The weight of the car VAZ 2101, the weight of a penny | 955 kg |
| The weight of the car VAZ 2102 | 1010 kg |
| The weight of the car VAZ 2103 | 965 kg |
| The weight of the car VAZ 2104, the weight of tens of 2110 | 1020 kg |
| The weight of the car VAZ 2105, the weight of the five | 1060 kg |
| The weight of the car VAZ 2106, the weight of the six | 1045 kg |
| The weight of the car VAZ 2107, the weight of the seven | 1049 kg |
| The weight of the car VAZ 2108 | 945 kg |
| The weight of the car VAZ 2109, the weight of the nine | 915 kg |
| The weight of the car VAZ 2111 | 1055 kg |
| The weight of the car VAZ 2112, the weight of two | 1040 kg |
| Weight of the car VAZ 2113 | 975 kg |
| The weight of the car VAZ 2114, the weight of the four | 985 kg |
| Vehicle weight VAZ 2115, tag weight | 1000 kg |
| The weight of the car VAZ 2116 | 1276 kg |
| Weight of the car VAZ 2117 | 1080 kg |
| Car weight Niva 2121 | 1150 kg |
| How much does a Chevrolet Cruze weigh (weight of a Chevrolet Cruze) | 1285-1315 kg |
| How much does the Chevrolet Niva weigh (the weight of the Chevrolet Niva) | 1410 kg |
| How much does GAZ (Volga) weigh, the weight of the Volga 24 | 1420 kg |
| How much does GAZ 2402, GAZ 2403, GAZ 2404 weigh | 1550 kg |
| How much does a GAZ 2407 weigh | 1560 kg |
| Weight of the car Moskvich 314 | 1045 kg |
| Weight Moskvich 2140 | 1080 kg |
| Weight Moskvich 2141 | 1055 kg |
| Weight of the car Moskvich 2335, 407, 408 | 990 kg |
| How much does a UAZ 3962, UAZ 452 weigh, how much does a UAZ loaf weigh | 1825 kg |
| How much does UAZ 469 weigh? | 1650 kg |
| How much does a UAZ Patriot weigh? | 2070 kg |
| How much does UAZ Hunter weigh? | 1815 kg |
| How much does a Nissan weigh (weight of a nissan x-trail car) | 1410-1690 kg |
| How much does Qashqai weigh (weight of the car nissan qashqai) | 1297-1568 kg |
| How much does a Nissan Juke weigh (weight a Nissan Beetle) | 1162 kg |
| Weight of a Ford Focus car (how much does a Ford Focus weigh) | 965-1007 kg |
| The weight of the car Ford Focus 2 (how much does the Ford Focus 2 weigh) | 1345 kg |
| The weight of the car Ford Focus 3 (how much does the Ford Focus 3 weigh) | 1461-1484 kg |
| Weight of a Ford Kuga car (how much does a Ford Kuga weigh) | 1608-1655 kg |
| The weight of a Ford Escort car (how much does a Ford Escort weigh) | 890-965 kg |
| Renault Logan weight (how much does Renault Logan weigh) | 957-1165 kg |
| Renault Duster car weight (how much does Renault Duster weigh) | 1340-1450 kg |
| Renault Sandero car weight (how much does Renault Sandero weigh) | 941 kg |
| The weight of the Opel Mokka car (how much does the Opel Mokka weigh) | 1329-1484 kg |
| The weight of the car Opel Astra (how much does the Opel Astra weigh) | 950-1105 kg |
| Weight of a Mazda 3 car (how much does a Mazda 3 weigh) | 1245-1306 kg |
| Weight of a Mazda CX-5 car (how much does a Mazda CX-5 weigh) | 2035 kg |
| Weight of a Mazda 6 car (how much does a Mazda 6 weigh) | 1245-1565 kg |
| The weight of a Volkswagen car (how much does a Volkswagen Tuareg weigh) | 2165-2577 kg |
| The weight of the car Volkswagen Polo (how much does the Volkswagen Polo weigh) | 1173 kg |
| The weight of the car Volkswagen Passat (how much does the Volkswagen Passat weigh) | 1260-1747 kg |
| How much does Toyota Camry weigh (Toyota Camry weight) | 1312-1610 kg |
| How much does a Toyota Corolla weigh (weight of a Toyota Corolla) | 1215-1435 kg |
| How much does Toyota Celica weigh (weight Toyota Celica) | 1000-1468 kg |
| How much does Toyota Land Cruiser weigh (Land Cruiser weight) | 1896-2715 kg |
| How much does the Skoda Octavia weigh (the weight of the Skoda Octavia) | 1210-1430 kg |
| How much does the Skoda Fabia weigh (the weight of the Skoda Fabia) | 1015-1220 kg |
| How much does the Skoda Yeti weigh (the weight of the Skoda Yeti) | 1505-1520 kg |
| How much does Kia Sportage weigh (weight KIA Sportage) | 1418-1670 kg |
| How much does Kia Sid weigh (weight KIA Ceed) | 1163-1385 kg |
| How much does Kia Picnto weigh (weight KIA Picanto) | 829-984 kg |
Thus, it turns out that if we take, so to speak, "in general for the hospital", then the average weight of a passenger car is approximately from 1 to 1.5 tons, and if we talk about SUVs, then the whole is already shifted from 1.7 tons to 2, 5 tons.
It is curious that the VAZ-2107 "Zhiguli" (LADA 2107) car, the second-generation VAZ luxury suite, appeared simultaneously with the front-wheel drive "Sputnik" / "Samara" family, and this was not a mistake. Most motorists in the USSR were still suspicious of front-wheel drive, which is why the "seven" turned out to be the most prestigious VAZ model in the 1980s. And not only in the USSR, but also in Eastern Europe. She was even called "Russian Mercedes" or "HBM" ("I want to be a Mercedes").
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Unlike the previous suites - VAZ-2103 and VAZ-2106 - the new model of this segment differed less from the "norm" VAZ-2105. So, its body was distinguished only by a more aggressive form of the radiator grille and taillights. The interior now has original design seats with integrated head restraints and cold air deflectors (in winter it was possible to direct hot air to the legs, and a stream of cold air to the face). The main innovations were a more powerful 1.6-liter engine with a capacity of 76 liters. sec., as well as a 5-speed gearbox, which first appeared on the "classic" model of the Volga Automobile Plant.
Two years later, the lineup was replenished with a station wagon based on the VAZ-2105, which received an index of 2104. When it was created, the main principle was the minimum cost of change - in comparison with the prototype. Hence some of the features: for example, the station wagon body is less rigid than the sedan, although according to operational requests it should be the other way around. The Quartet rather quickly replaced the previous station wagon VAZ-2102 and for more than 15 years, before the appearance of the VAZ-2111, it remained the only model from Togliatti with this type of body.
It didn't work out that way with the "seven". In theory, with the advent of the VAZ-2107, it was necessary to remove the previous luxury VAZ-2106 from production, but for some reason, the models continued to be produced in parallel. In the 1990s. VAZ-2107 retained the position of a luxury model, and only in the new century this position became ambiguous. The car could no longer be considered a luxury model, since it was morally outdated relative to the VAZ-2110 and was much cheaper than the latter.
By this time, the VAZ-2107 Zhiguli (LADA 2107) was equipped with a central fuel injection engine, which made the car the fastest Volga classic of all time. Combined with an aggressive "timeless" design, this has given it the image of an affordable car for young families with sporty inclinations. Nevertheless, AvtoVAZ understood that the backward model was detrimental to the company's image, although it attracted many buyers. Therefore, the plant began a policy of "suspension" of the VAZ-2107. In 2002, the license for its production was sold to the Ukrainian LuAZ, and in 2003 the main production was transferred from VAZ to the Syzran plant "RosLada". Since then, the G7 has been gathering anywhere - in Egypt, Chechnya, Ukraine, Izhevsk - but not in Togliatti.
The Quartet underwent similar "migrations". Now these two models are the last Russian heirs of the Fiat 124, remaining on the assembly line and in demand for an unbeatably low price. Over a long life, the cars were repeatedly modernized, and after the conveyor "death" of their ancestor - VAZ-2105 - they became even more "related". Now both cars are painted in the same color scheme, in which there are many options for metallic paints, have the same electrical systems, seats and engines, as well as a “seven” radiator grill (originally VAZ-2104 was designed as VAZ-2105).
Technical characteristics of the VAZ-2107
Body type: 4-door sedan (5-seater)
VAZ-2107 engine
Volume: 1.5 l - Maximum power, hp / kW at rpm: 72/53 at 5000 - Maximum torque, N.m at rpm: 105 at 3500
Volume: 1.6 l - Maximum power, hp / kW at rpm: 74/54 at 5000 - Maximum torque, N.m at rpm: 116 at 3000
Volume: 1.7 l - Maximum power, hp / kW at rpm: 80/58 at 5600 - Maximum torque, N.m at rpm: 127 at 3300
Transmission: 4- or 5-speed manual.
Environmental class VAZ-2107
Fuel consumption VAZ-2107
City 9.8 L; highway 6.8 liters; combined cycle 8.5 liters per 100 km
Maximum speed VAZ-2107
Overall dimensions of the VAZ-2107
Length: 4145 mm - Width: 1611 mm - Height: 1440 mm - Ground clearance: 175 mm - Wheelbase: 2424 mm - Rear track: 1305 mm - Front track: 1349 mm
Weight VAZ-2107
Curb weight: 1030 kg - Gross weight: 1430 kg
Carrying capacity of the VAZ-2107
Tire size VAZ-2107
175/70 / R13; 165/70 / R13
Trunk volume VAZ-2107
379 Liters
Tank volume VAZ-2107
39 liters
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Answers @ Mail.Ru: Lada is a Zhiguli?
Previously, Zhiguli was called, now Lada. Lada should be associated with 01 to 07 Anything further from 08 is already Lada.
It's like that now they call Lada ... you can just call it basins ...
That Lada, that Zhiguli are trademarks owned by AvtoVAZ.
Lada is Lada after 2108 or 2106. I don't remember exactly
Yes Yes! Lada is one of the Lada models
without a bazaar. of course, only this is the old name, now they say according to the model, seven or prior
Lada car name VAZ, Lada old name
yes, all frets are jugglers!
Lada is the name of a car for exporting Zhigugi in European does not sound very euphonious ...
Zhiguli are models of VAZ cars, from the VAZ-2101 to the VAZ-2107, the rest are Lada ...
Lada up to six after vases and after fret
This is nissan laurel :-)
in the early eighties they began to call LADA, before that ZHIGULI.
VAZ is: OKA, LADA, ZHIGULI, NIVA.
yes it's all the same
horseradish radish is not sweeter!
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How much does a VAZ car weigh (Zhiguli, Lada, Niva)
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| VAZ-2101 | 955 | 1355 |
| VAZ-2102 | 1010 | 1440 |
| VAZ-2103 | 955 | 1355 |
| VAZ-2104 | 1020 | 1475 |
| VAZ-2105 | 995 | 1395 |
| VAZ-2106 | 1045 | 1445 |
| VAZ-2107 | 1030 | 1430 |
| VAZ-2108 | 900 | 1325 |
| VAZ-2109 | 945 | 1370 |
| VAZ-21099 | 970 | 1395 |
| VAZ-21011 | 955 | 1355 |
| VAZ-2110 | 1010 | 1485 |
| VAZ-21102 | 1020 | 1495 |
| VAZ-21103 | 1040 | 1515 |
| VAZ-2111 | 1040 | 1540 |
| VAZ-21111 | 1030 | 1530 |
| VAZ-21113 | 1060 | 1560 |
| VAZ-2112 | 1040 | 1515 |
| VAZ-21122 | 1020 | 1495 |
| VAZ-2113 | 975 | 1400 |
| VAZ-2114 | 970 | 1395 |
| VAZ-2115 | 985 | 1410 |
| VAZ-2121 | 1210 | 1610 |
| VAZ-2170 Lada Priora | 1088 | 1578 |
| VAZ-2170 Lada Priora station wagon | 1088 | 1593 |
| VAZ-1118 Lada Kalina | 1070 | 1545 |
The curb weight of a car is the mass of a car with standard equipment, various consumables (oil, coolant, etc.), but minus the mass of passengers, driver and luggage.
The dry weight is equal to the curb weight, but only without fuel, some equipment and consumables. That is, this is the mass of an unloaded vehicle without fuel.
GVW is the vehicle manufacturer's maximum laden weight. It is sometimes referred to as the maximum permitted mass. It is better not to go beyond this indicator, if, of course, you want your car to serve for a very long time. The increased load has a negative effect on the car body and on the suspension parts.
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How Zhiguli became Lada - Autocenter.ua
Why are some VAZ cars called "Zhiguli", and others - "Lada"? My grandfather says that "Lada" are "luxury" modifications of VAZs. Who came up with these names and what is encrypted in the logo?
When the construction of a new small car plant began in the Soviet Union in 1966, it turned out that coming up with a name for it was almost as difficult as building a workshop.
If you give the enterprise a name by analogy with other allied auto giants (GAZ, KrAZ, MAZ), the abbreviation will turn out to be dissonant. This not the most important question at that time remained open, and the company under construction in official documents was called the "Factory for the production of passenger cars in the city of Togliatti." The current name of the auto giant was involuntarily suggested by the employees of the Fiat company, with the technical assistance of which the Soviet construction was underway. To shorten the above-mentioned phrase, the Italians began to write in their specifications "Plant on the Volga". Veterans of Togliatti recall that after that, from the beginning of 1967, the name “Volzhsky Automobile Plant” - VAZ - took root.
And the whole country came up with the name of the car. An all-Union competition was announced, the results of which were summed up on November 1, 1968. Among the ten thousand proposed names, there were also not entirely appropriate ones: "Carnation", "Argamak", etc. One hundred variants reached the "final". And the godfather of the mass Soviet small car, they say, was the then secretary of the regional party committee, who approved the name "Zhiguli" for the VAZ-2101 and other models of the "classics" - after the name of the mountainous area near Togliatti.
"Geographic" names were often given to the products of the Soviet automobile industry, but soon an overlay "surfaced" with "Zhiguli". When they began to prepare export deliveries of the VAZ-2101, it turned out that in some European languages there is a very similar sounding word "gigolo", which was called a young man leading an antisocial lifestyle. Then in the department of foreign economic relations "VAZ" came up with a foreign name for "Zhiguli" - "Lada" (Lada). This primordially Russian word means "beloved", it is simply written and sounds good in all languages. This name became the foreign pseudonym "Zhiguli", and with the renewal of the model range, it began to be used in the domestic market. Since last year, all VAZ cars have been called Lada.
Together with the VAZ-2101, the trademark of Togliatti cars was born: a boat under sail, made in the form of the letter B - the capital letter of the plant's name. Since then, the emblem on the Lad's radiators has changed several times, but the stylized boat on the Volga smooth surface invariably remains.
Igor Shirokun Photo by Sergey Kuzmich and AvtoVAZ
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New "Kopeyka" VAZ 2101 Zhiguli 2017, price
The appearance in the network of spy photos of the new "Kopeyka" VAZ 2101 came as a surprise to many. Modern design, more than worthy technical characteristics, a possible release by the end of 2017 - all this caused the information rush. What can you expect from a domestic manufacturer?
Appearance analysis
The exterior of the new car is in many ways similar to the classic American Mustang models and new developments from Mercedes. The exterior is a harmonious combination of retro style and aerodynamic requirements. It is worth noting the smoothness of the lines, the low stance of the car, the enlarged wheel arches. 
When analyzing the photo of the new "Kopeyka" 2101, the following features can be distinguished:
- recognizability of the classic form;
- stylish radiator grill;
- minimalist design of the back - square lights, straight lines;
- unique body stamping on the sides;
- new headlights with reflectors;
- wide air intake;
- good rear visibility.
Photos of the interior have not yet hit the Web, so it is impossible to evaluate it. If it matches the exterior style of the model, the interior should harmoniously combine classic controls, convenience and new technologies.
Possible characteristics of the new "Penny"
There is little information about the configuration and configuration options of the 2101 "Zhiguli" 2017. Judging by the latest data, this will be the most powerful model of the entire Lada line. How much this corresponds to reality - time will tell. 
To date, the following data are known:
- Power point. Power - 200 HP, turbocharging.
- Fuel consumption - 6 liters. in the urban cycle.
- Transmission - mechanics or "automatic".
Body dimensions practically do not differ from the original model. But it will be possible to judge this only after the official release.
Release date and cost
Judging by external data and known characteristics, the price of the new "Kopeyka" VAZ 2101 Zhiguli in 2017 will be above average. According to the available information on the cost and the beginning of the release will be announced only at the end of this year. 
The price should depend on the following factors:
- possible configuration options;
- the cost of the model;
- characteristics of the materials used;
- options installed for a fee.
After the official presentation, the release date of the new model should be announced. Then the first samples will go to car dealerships. And then, on the basis of the available information and real feedback, it will be possible to judge the prospects of the new "Kopeyka".
Exposure
All of the above information, including photos, is nothing more than a free flight of imagination. AvtoVAZ has no plans to resume production of 2101 in any version. This was announced earlier, when the manufacturer was preparing to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the release of the first model.
To expose this news, it is enough to find the source of one of the photographs, compare it and a copy. 
The next factor is the technical capabilities of Auto VAZ. The existing equipment is not designed for the mass production of such body elements. The most a manufacturer can do is create a prototype. But there is no information on this on his official website. If the car really existed, there would be an official presentation or news.
For a final refutation, you can analyze the technical nuances of the description:
- Power plant 200 hp turbocharged. Alas, such units are not produced by the plant. The height of the cylinder blocks will not allow this.
- Wheelbase. For this model, it is necessary to develop a fundamentally new framework. The existing bases, judging by the photo, will not work.
- Fuel consumption. Leading European manufacturers cannot achieve such results - 6 liters per 100 km for a 200 hp engine. These values contradict each other.
A similar fake news can be made on the basis of an independent supercar design project from AvtoVAZ "Voron". 
In fact, this image and all the ones presented above are nothing more than skillful work in a graphic editor.
Only once the manufacturer showed the project of the new "Kopeyka". 
But this car remained only in a draft version. Therefore, it is inappropriate to talk about the appearance of an updated version 2101. It is enough to compare the really spy photos of any new model of the European manufacturer with the presented images.
VAZ remains the most beloved and unpretentious car, which is not inferior to its positions since the 70s of the 20th century.
It is very difficult to imagine modern roads without these eternal "workers" who regularly roam the cities and villages of our big and beloved homeland. Cars are regularly traveling due to their absence, which, of course, adds respect to such.
How much does a VAZ-2101 weigh with and without an engine: specifications
The technical characteristics of this vehicle depend on the wear and tear and the mileage, which is, of course, determined in kilometers. If you regularly drive the car through the service station, change the oil on time, take care of the car, then problems can arise only with outdated engines requiring tuning in terms of increasing their power. So, out of 955 kg of the total weight of the car, 114 kg falls, in fact, on the engine.
Since the VAZ has been produced since 1970, the history, which goes back almost 50 years, consists not only of changes in the names of the plant, brands and models of produced cars, but also the fact that technical characteristics and parameters are similarly undergoing certain changes. If we consider the volume of the engine, it’s just right to say that innovations are taking place in the direction of evolution. Evolutionary processes in this field of mechanical engineering increased its volume from 1.2 liters to 1.8 liters, and through trial and error allowed the VAZ car model to turn into a competitive product of the Russian automobile industry, which even now does not look like scrap metal.
In 1966, the Italian automobile concern Fiat produced the Fiat 124 model car.
Since communication with Italian comrades during the Soviet era made it possible to talk about mutually beneficial cooperation between the two states, in 1970 the Soviet conveyor produced the first model VAZ-2101 of the Zhiguli brand.
How much does the VAZ-2101 weigh: characteristics
The first "Zhiguli" of this model have a bare weight equal to 955 kilograms, of which 114 were the weight of the engine. This is the answer to the question: how much does the VAZ-2101 weigh?
The checkpoint of the car is:
- four-stage;
- five-stage.
Weighs 26.2 kg with clutch, shift lever and clutch release fork. These data must be taken into account when replacing one or another part.
A flywheel with a native weight of 6.873 kg in the hands of its owners often reduces the weight through tuning to 3.6 kg. This contributes to agility and increased vehicle speed on the road.
The "classic" is on sale in a second-hand state, since its release has been completed, but, of course, according to the documents containing the owner's data and the technical parameters of the car. Assembled parts of the VAZ-2101 car are sold everywhere.
VAZ to this day has retained its shape and the love of the public, referring to all segments of the population. Volzhsky Avtomobilny is not going to be satisfied with what has already been achieved, producing more and more new modifications of the Zhiguli. If we consider how much each component of a VAZ car weighs, it becomes clear that the total mass of each of them is approximately the same.
It is worth noting that of all Soviet cars, only the VAZ-2101 was supplied to Japan. The popularity of VAZ is not least associated with the name of Kimi Raikkonen, who achieved his first victories on this particular car. The father of the famous racer considered this car the most reliable.
If we deal with the weight of the VAZ, we can say that over its entire fifty-year history, the weight of cars of this brand ranged from a ton to a ton of three hundred kilograms, but, in fact, did not undergo major and significant changes.
Nowadays, few people are interested in such a characteristic of a car as its weight, and if they are interested, then in the last place. It is much more important for an average person to know his appetite, speed, cost and other indicators. Although, by and large, the weight of the car actually affects all other indicators.
For example, the heavier the car, the more powerful the engine must be installed in it so that it can develop the required speed, accelerate to 100 km in a matter of seconds. The same can be said about fuel consumption - the heavier the vehicle, the more gasoline or diesel fuel it will need to drive.
Vehicle directional stability and handling are also directly related to its weight. The peak of popularity of large, heavy vehicles abroad fell on the 50-60s of the last century. Then the auto industry produced truly gigantic cars. For example, the Cadillac Eldorado of modification 8.2, weighed almost 3 tons. Agree that for such a weight and a makeweight, an appropriate one is needed.
But over time, it became clear that in order to further develop and improve the most important characteristics of the car, it is necessary to resort to reducing its total weight.
And if we compare the middle of the last century and today, then the cars have lost half, or even more of their own weight. Plastic, carbon fiber reinforced plastics, light metals - all these innovations made it possible to reduce the weight of a passenger car much lower.
Of course, for lovers of everything big and heavy, cars are produced that look like steamers that drink gasoline in buckets, but this is rather an exception to the rule. 
Car weight, table
We present to your attention a table showing the weight of the car by brand.
| Brand | Model | Curb weight (kg.) |
|---|---|---|
| Oka | 1111 | 635 |
| 1113 | 645 | |
| VAZ | 2101 | 955 |
| 2102 | 1010 | |
| 2103 | 965 | |
| 2104, 2110 | 1020 | |
| 2105 | 1060 | |
| 2106 | 1045 | |
| 2107 | 1049 | |
| 2108 | 945 | |
| 2109 | 915 | |
| 2111 | 1055 | |
| 2112 | 1040 | |
| 2113 | 975 | |
| 2114 | 985 | |
| 2115 | 1000 | |
| 2116 | 1276 | |
| 2117, 18, 19,20 | 1080 | |
| Niva | 2121 | 1150 |
| Gazelle | 3302 | 1850 |
| 33023 | 2050 | |
| 33027, 330202 | 2100 | |
| 330273 | 2300 | |
| 2705 | 2000 | |
| 2057 | 2220 | |
| 330232 | 2170 | |
| Sable | 2752 | 1880 |
| 2217, 22171 | 2130 | |
| Chevrolet | Cruze | 1285-1315 |
| Niva | 1410 | |
| GAZ (Volga) | 24, 2401 | 1420 |
| 2402, 2403,2404 | 1550 | |
| 2407 | 1560 | |
| GAZ (cargo) | 53 | 3250 |
| 66 | 3440 | |
| 69 (8 seats) | 1525 | |
| 69A (5 seats) | 1535 | |
| ZIL | 130 | 4300 |
| 131 | 6790 | |
| 157CD | 5050 | |
| 433360 | 4475 | |
| 431410 | 4175 | |
| 431510 | 4550 | |
| MAZ | 5551 | 7470 |
| 53366 | 8200 | |
| Ural | 375 | 7700-8000 |
| 377 | 6830-7275 | |
| 4320 | 9750 | |
| 5557 | 9980 | |
| Muscovite | 412 | 1045 |
| 2140 | 1080 | |
| 2141 | 1055 | |
| 2335, 407, 408 | 990 | |
| UAZ | 3962, 452 (loaf) | 1825 |
| 469 | 1650 | |
| Patriot | 2070 | |
| Hunter | 1815 | |
| Nissan (nissan) | x trail (x-trail) | 1410-1690 |
| Qashqai | 1297-1568 | |
| Beetle (Juke) | 1162 | |
| Ford | Focus | 965-1007 |
| Focus 2 (focus 2) | 1345 | |
| Focus 3 (focus 3) | 1461-1484 | |
| Kuga | 1608-1655 | |
| Escort | 890-965 | |
| Renault | Logan | 957-1165 |
| Duster | 1340-1450 | |
| Sandero | 941 | |
| Opel (opel) | Mokka | 1329-1484 |
| Astra | 950-1105 | |
| Mazda | 3 | 1245-1306 |
| cx-5 | 2035 | |
| 6 | 1245-1565 | |
| Volkswagen | Tuareg | 2165-2577 |
| Polo | 1173 | |
| Passat | 1260-1747 | |
| Toyota | Camry | 1312-1610 |
| Corolla | 1215-1435 | |
| Celica | 1000-1468 | |
| Land Cruiser | 1896-2715 | |
| Skoda | Octavia | 1210-1430 |
| Fabia | 1015-1220 | |
| Yeti | 1505-1520 | |
| Kia (kia) | Sportage | 1418-1670 |
| LED (ceed) | 1163-1385 | |
| Picanto | 829-984 |
Thus, it turns out that if we take, so to speak, "in general for the hospital", then the average weight of a passenger car is approximately from 1 to 1.5 tons.
The car has a rear axle drive, a sedan-type body (four-door). This model is a continuation of the lineup, which began with the equally famous "penny". The predecessor of the "six" is the VAZ 2103 car. If you compare them, you can find many similarities. The first year Zhiguli "six" and "three" were even produced at the AvtoVAZ plant at the same time.
But in 1977, a story begins that completely ousted its predecessor both from the assembly line and from the market. The six was equipped with several types of engines: 1.6 L (80 HP), 1.5 L (74 HP), 1.3 L (64 HP). The history of the car has three decades, during this time a lot has changed in it, however, not all for the better.
The main thing is that the appearance remained, exactly what the motorists liked. At the end of 2001, AvtoVAZ completely closed the conveyor on which the "six" was produced. It was reequipped for the production of a more promising and modern "ten". But the management could not afford to close the VAZ 2106 project, so the model was produced at IZH-Auto until 2006.
Differences between the VAZ 2106 and its predecessors
In 1974, the style center of the Volga Automobile Plant began to develop a new project, which was originally named 21031. It is from here that the history of the famous VAZ 2106 car begins, which lasted 30 years. Just recently, a modification of the "penny", VAZ 21011, was developed, so we decided not to fantasize much about the name. Among the requirements for the model were the following:
- reduction in the number of chrome-plated parts;
- improved optics with minimal design changes.
The exterior is a classic of the time. There is a lot of black plastic, which was fashionable at that time, in the exterior. V. Antipin developed the design of the car, and V. Stepanov designed, which were subsequently used on other models. Compared with the "three", then the "six" received the following changes in appearance:
- bumpers have changed;
- wheel caps are different;
- the cladding of the front of the car has been significantly improved;
- there were repeaters of direction indicators on the sides;
- ventilation grilles in the rear pillars;
- and most importantly, the emblem of the Zhiguli plant appeared.
The interior of the model has also undergone changes:
- door upholstery and armrests;
- on the front seats, the head restraints can be adjusted vertically;
- an alarm has appeared in the controls;
- on the right hand is a switch that allows you to control the windshield washer;
- dashboard lighting can be dimmed using a special rheostat;
- indicator that notifies of a decrease in the level of brake fluid in the reservoir.
In those years, the classic VAZ 2106 also had a luxury package, which differed from the simple one by the presence of a radio receiver, a rear window heater and a rear fog lamp.
Engine and transmission
The 2103 engine has been redesigned specifically for the new model. The diameter of each cylinder was increased by 3 mm, and this gave an increase in volume of almost 0.3 liters. As a result, the working volume was equal to 1.6 liters. Torque increased by 12 percent, but failed to achieve 80 hp. With. It all came down to the design of the intake system, which the experts decided not to change. Therefore, the classic VAZ has many interchangeable units, which simplifies repairs.
The history of the checkpoint is also interesting, since for the "six" its own gearbox was developed, which a little later began to be installed on the Niva SUVs. By analogy with the car of the third model, the “six” was decided to be produced in two versions with engines of lower power. If you conduct a detailed review of the model, you can see that the body has fasteners and holes for the pedals and steering wheel on the passenger side.
The model was also produced for export to countries with left-hand traffic. December 1975 - this is the beginning of the era of "sixes", it was then that the first test car rolled off the assembly line of VAZ. After almost 3 months, he started to flow, and by the end of 1976 it was the VAZ 2106 that became a three-million-strong car. So many Zhiguli cars were produced by the plant during its short existence.
Change history of model 2106 over the years
The entire history of the model has many changes in the exterior and interior. True, they are all very insignificant. Those who are interested in restoring a VAZ 2106 car to its original appearance should take a look at the year of manufacture. Only then can the machine be restored. So, after 1980, all cars began to operate on Ozone carburetors.
When the troika left the assembly line, the VAZ 2106 began to change the moldings. Instead of chrome, plastic was used, the edging did not become on the wheel arches, the reflectors that had become familiar disappeared from the rear fenders. Even the nameplate, which originally had an attractive cherry background, has changed dramatically to black. The chrome vents on the ventilation openings were replaced with plastic ones.
By the end of the 80s. the VAZ 2106 car has already undergone many changes, it was possible to buy a car that was somewhat worse in functionality than that produced a decade earlier. Instead of lanterns in the doors, cheap reflectors appeared. It's convenient, but not so pretty.
Rear drum brakes came from the "five" in the VAZ 2106, and the wheel caps left, as well as the visors between the bumpers and the body to protect against dirt. In the early 90s, the parking brake indicator began to burn constantly, although before that, when the parking brake was squeezed out, a relay was turned on, making the lamp blink.
Throughout its history, the machine has been simplified and cheaper to manufacture. They even tried to remove the moldings, although they were a peculiar feature of the "six". However, they were quickly returned to their place. By the end of the 90s, the VAZ 2106 car had greatly changed, most of the chrome parts disappeared from it, since they were very expensive to manufacture.
They began to use only inertial seat belts, and the steering wheel was taken from more modern modifications of the VAZ 2105 car. Even power windows could be ordered at will: they would be installed from the factory. In 2000, the history of the model continued at IZH-Auto. It was in these years, the last for the "six", that absolutely all chrome parts were abolished: the radiator grille and rims on the rear lights. Car prices continued to rise, although the quality of the car became noticeably worse.
