1980 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2010 Lada Kalina
To start off, 2010 Lada Kalina is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Lada Kalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2010 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lada Kalina weights approximately 80 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lada Kalina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2010 Lada Kalina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lada |
| Model | Spider | Kalina |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2480 mm |
