Note At the beginning of production, the 2105 engine with a displacement of 1.3 liters and a timing belt drive was installed on cars. Currently, these engines are not produced and are not considered in this section of the site.
The VAZ-2104 car is a five-seater passenger car with a station wagon body, it is a modification of the VAZ-2105 car and differs in the design of the rear part of the body, the rear seat device and reinforced rear suspension springs.
The engine is located in front of the car longitudinally. Clutch drive - hydraulic. Transmission - mechanical, five-speed (four-speed on cars of early releases) three-shaft.
Torque from the gearbox to the rear drive axle is transmitted by a two-shaft driveline.
The front suspension is independent, multi-link. The rear suspension is dependent, with a rigid beam connected to the body by one transverse and four longitudinal jet rods.
The working brake system of the car is with a double-circuit hydraulic drive with a vacuum booster. Brake mechanisms of forward wheels - disk, back - drum. Parking brake - manual with cable drive to the rear wheel brakes.
Steering with safety steering column and anti-theft device.
More detailed descriptions of vehicle systems are given in the relevant sections.