1987 Audi Coupe vs. 1987 Lada Samara
To start off, both 1987 Audi Coupe and 1987 Lada Samara were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Audi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Audi Coupe (109 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1987 Lada Samara. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Audi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Audi Coupe weights approximately 55 kg more than 1987 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Audi Coupe (158 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada Samara. (119 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Audi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Audi Coupe | 1987 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Audi | Lada |
| Model | Coupe | Samara |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
