1990 Lada Samara vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan 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 2,000 cc, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (1,973 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1909 more horse power than 1990 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 870 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, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Samara. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan has automatic transmission and 1990 Lada Samara has manual transmission. 1990 Lada Samara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lada Samara | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
| Model | Samara | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 1973 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2919 mm |
