1990 Lada Samara vs. 2006 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2006 Toyota Yaris is newer by 16 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Yaris (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1990 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 60 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, 2006 Toyota Yaris (122 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lada Samara | 2006 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Samara | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| 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 | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2380 mm |
