1988 Lada Samara vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 24 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1988 Lada Samara. (70 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1788 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 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Samara. (117 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lada Samara | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Lada | Land Rover |
Model | Samara | Defender |
Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2800 mm |