1990 Lada Samara vs. 2010 Audi Q5
To start off, 2010 Audi Q5 is newer by 20 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 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi Q5 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1990 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Samara.
Because 2010 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Lada Samara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Audi Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lada Samara | 2010 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Lada | Audi |
| Model | Samara | Q5 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2807 mm |
