1987 Lada Samara vs. 1987 Zastava Yugo
To start off, both 1987 Lada Samara and 1987 Zastava Yugo were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,458 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lada Samara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lada Samara (74 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Zastava Yugo. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lada Samara should accelerate faster than 1987 Zastava Yugo.
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 Lada Samara (119 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Zastava Yugo. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Lada Samara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Zastava Yugo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada Samara | 1987 Zastava Yugo | |
| Make | Lada | Zastava |
| Model | Samara | Yugo |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1458 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 48 L |
