1988 Lada Samara vs. 2009 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2009 Toyota iQ is newer by 21 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, 2009 Toyota iQ (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1988 Lada Samara. (70 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota iQ should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada Samara weights approximately 60 kg more than 2009 Toyota iQ.
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, 2009 Toyota iQ (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Samara. (117 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota iQ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada Samara | 2009 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Samara | iQ |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2000 mm |
