1988 Lada Samara vs. 2004 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2004 Renault Kangoo is newer by 16 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 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 8 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lada Samara should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 90 kg more than 1988 Lada Samara.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Lada Samara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada Samara | 2004 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Lada | Renault |
| Model | Samara | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |
