1996 Honda Accord vs. 1988 Lada Samara
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 8 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 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1988 Lada Samara. (70 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 420 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, 1996 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Samara. (117 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 1988 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Accord | Samara |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
