1991 Lada Samara vs. 1991 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1991 Lada Samara and 1991 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Volkswagen Golf (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1991 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1991 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 81 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.
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, 1991 Volkswagen Golf (152 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lada Samara. (98 Nm). This means 1991 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Lada Samara | 1991 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
| Model | Samara | Golf |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2480 mm |
