1987 Lada Samara vs. 1996 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 1996 Toyota Paseo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lada Samara would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Paseo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Paseo (89 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1987 Lada Samara. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Paseo should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada Samara weights approximately 5 kg more than 1996 Toyota Paseo.
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, 1996 Toyota Paseo (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada Samara. (119 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Paseo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada Samara | 1996 Toyota Paseo | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Samara | Paseo |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1458 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2390 mm |
