1988 Lada Samara vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 19 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1988 Lada Samara. (70 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 565 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 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Samara. (117 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada Samara | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Lada | Subaru |
| Model | Samara | Forester |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2530 mm |
