1995 Lada Samara vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 12 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Hilux (235 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1995 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 856 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.
Because 2007 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Lada Samara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lada Samara | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Samara | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1776 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3090 mm |
