1988 Lada Samara vs. 1988 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1988 Lada Samara and 1988 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mazda 323 (66 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada Samara weights approximately 54 kg more than 1988 Mazda 323.
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, 1988 Mazda 323 (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lada Samara | 1988 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Lada | Mazda |
Model | Samara | 323 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1323 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 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 | 924 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |