1990 Lada Samara vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1990 Lada Samara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (72 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1990 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 180 kg more than 1990 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lada Samara | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Samara | Carina |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2540 mm |
