1992 Lada Samara vs. 1992 Renault 19
To start off, both 1992 Lada Samara and 1992 Renault 19 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Renault 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Renault 19 (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1992 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Renault 19 should accelerate faster than 1992 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Renault 19 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Renault 19 (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Renault 19 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Lada Samara | 1992 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Lada | Renault |
| Model | Samara | 19 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
