1989 Lada Samara vs. 1989 Lotus Elan
To start off, both 1989 Lada Samara and 1989 Lotus Elan were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Elan (165 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1989 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1989 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lotus Elan weights approximately 100 kg more than 1989 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Lotus Elan (201 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lada Samara | 1989 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Lada | Lotus |
| Model | Samara | Elan |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2260 mm |
