1995 Lada Samara vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lada Samara would be higher. At 1,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lada Samara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lada Samara weights approximately 140 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lada Samara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Mazda Familia (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lada Samara | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | Samara | Familia |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2370 mm |
