1992 Lada Samara vs. 1992 Proton Saloon
To start off, both 1992 Lada Samara and 1992 Proton Saloon were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Proton Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Proton Saloon (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1992 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Proton Saloon should accelerate faster than 1992 Lada Samara.
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, 1992 Proton Saloon (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Proton Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Lada Samara | 1992 Proton Saloon | |
| Make | Lada | Proton |
| Model | Samara | Saloon |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2390 mm |
