1990 Lada Samara vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 11 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 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Condor (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1990 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 539 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.

Because 2001 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Lada Samara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Samara.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Lada Samara 2001 Toyota Condor
Make Lada Toyota
Model Samara Condor
Year Released 1990 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1288 cc 2995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 64 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5550 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 98 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2400 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 920 kg 1459 kg
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2700 mm