1990 Lada Samara vs. 1992 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1992 Peugeot 405 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lada Samara would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Peugeot 405 (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1990 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 250 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Peugeot 405 (168 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lada Samara | 1992 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Lada | Peugeot |
| Model | Samara | 405 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
