1987 Lada Samara vs. 2011 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2011 Toyota Camry is newer by 24 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Camry (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1987 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Camry weights approximately 560 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, 2011 Toyota Camry (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada Samara | 2011 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Samara | Camry |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |
