1988 Lada Samara vs. 1999 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1999 Opel Frontera is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada Samara would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Frontera (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1988 Lada Samara. (70 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 835 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 1999 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Lada Samara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Opel Frontera (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Samara. (117 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada Samara | 1999 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | Samara | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
