1987 Lada Samara vs. 1987 Porsche 959
To start off, both 1987 Lada Samara and 1987 Porsche 959 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 959 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 959 (450 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 1987 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 959 weights approximately 530 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.
Because 1987 Porsche 959 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Lada Samara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 959 (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada Samara | 1987 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Lada | Porsche |
| Model | Samara | 959 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2270 mm |
