1990 Lada Samara vs. 2011 Fiat 500
To start off, 2011 Fiat 500 is newer by 21 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 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lada Samara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat 500 (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat 500 weights approximately 135 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, 2011 Fiat 500 (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lada Samara | 2011 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Lada | Fiat |
| Model | Samara | 500 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2310 mm |
