1990 Lada Samara vs. 1996 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1996 Toyota Venture is newer by 6 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1990 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Venture weights approximately 420 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, 1996 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lada Samara | 1996 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Samara | Venture |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
