1984 Dodge Charger vs. 1990 Lada Samara
To start off, 1990 Lada Samara is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lada Samara (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Dodge Charger. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lada Samara should accelerate faster than 1984 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Dodge Charger weights approximately 130 kg more than 1990 Lada Samara.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1984 Dodge Charger (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Dodge Charger | 1990 Lada Samara | |
Make | Dodge | Lada |
Model | Charger | Samara |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |