1988 Lada Samara vs. 1988 Peugeot 309
To start off, both 1988 Lada Samara and 1988 Peugeot 309 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada Samara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lada Samara (70 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 309. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lada Samara should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada Samara weights approximately 70 kg more than 1988 Peugeot 309. 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, 1988 Lada Samara (117 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 309. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Lada Samara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada Samara | 1988 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Lada | Peugeot |
| Model | Samara | 309 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2480 mm |
