1987 Lada Samara vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Kia Venga is newer by 25 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Venga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Venga (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1987 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Venga should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Venga weights approximately 353 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, 2012 Kia Venga (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada Samara. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada Samara | 2012 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Lada | Kia |
| Model | Samara | Venga |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1253 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 48 L |
