1991 Audi 100 vs. 1991 Lada Samara
To start off, both 1991 Audi 100 and 1991 Lada Samara were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,226 cc (5 cylinders), 1991 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Audi 100 (226 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1991 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1991 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Audi 100 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1991 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Audi 100 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Lada Samara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Audi 100 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, 1991 Audi 100 (350 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Audi 100 | 1991 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Audi | Lada |
| Model | 100 | Samara |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2470 mm |
