1989 Fiat Uno vs. 1989 Lada Samara
To start off, both 1989 Fiat Uno and 1989 Lada Samara were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Fiat Uno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Fiat Uno (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1989 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 1989 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lada Samara weights approximately 25 kg more than 1989 Fiat Uno.
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, 1989 Fiat Uno (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Fiat Uno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat Uno | 1989 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | Uno | Samara |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
