1996 Lada Samara vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lada Samara would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1996 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1996 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1217 kg more than 1996 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Lada Samara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lada Samara. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 1996 Lada Samara has manual transmission. 1996 Lada Samara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lada Samara | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
| Model | Samara | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2893 mm |
