1998 Lada Samara II vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Lada Samara II is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Carina (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1998 Lada Samara II. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada Samara II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lada Samara II weights approximately 15 kg more than 1979 Toyota Carina.
Because 1979 Toyota Carina 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 1979 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Lada Samara II, 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, 1979 Toyota Carina (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada Samara II. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada Samara II.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lada Samara II | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | Samara II | Carina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |