1989 Lada Samara vs. 1989 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 1989 Lada Samara and 1989 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Suzuki Swift is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Suzuki Swift (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1989 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Suzuki Swift should accelerate faster than 1989 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lada Samara weights approximately 86 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Swift.
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 Suzuki Swift (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Suzuki Swift will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lada Samara | 1989 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Lada | Suzuki |
Model | Samara | Swift |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2270 mm |