1988 Lada Samara vs. 1988 Volvo 240
To start off, both 1988 Lada Samara and 1988 Volvo 240 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 240 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1988 Lada Samara. (70 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 240 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1988 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Volvo 240 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Volvo 240. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lada Samara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Samara. (117 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lada Samara | 1988 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Lada | Volvo |
Model | Samara | 240 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |