1993 Honda Accord vs. 1988 Lada Samara
To start off, 1993 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada Samara would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Accord (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1988 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Accord weights approximately 296 kg more than 1988 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, 1993 Honda Accord (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Accord | 1988 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Accord | Samara |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
