1988 Lada Samara vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1988 Lada Samara is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada Samara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1988 Lada Samara. (70 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada Samara weights approximately 60 kg more than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
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, 1981 Nissan Sunny (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Samara. (117 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada Samara | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | Samara | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
