1995 Lada Samara vs. 1995 Mazda Midge
To start off, both 1995 Lada Samara and 1995 Mazda Midge were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mazda Midge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda Midge (67 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1995 Lada Samara. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda Midge should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda Midge weights approximately 46 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Mazda Midge (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda Midge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lada Samara | 1995 Mazda Midge | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | Samara | Midge |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
