1996 Fiat Tempra vs. 1986 Lada Samara
To start off, 1996 Fiat Tempra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lada Samara would be higher. At 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Tempra (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1986 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 110 kg more than 1986 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, 1996 Fiat Tempra (111 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Tempra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Tempra | 1986 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | Tempra | Samara |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 43 L |
