1999 Audi R8R vs. 1999 Lada Samara II
To start off, both 1999 Audi R8R and 1999 Lada Samara II were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8R (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1999 Lada Samara II. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8R should accelerate faster than 1999 Lada Samara II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lada Samara II weights approximately 968 kg more than 1999 Audi R8R.
Because 1999 Audi R8R 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 1999 Audi R8R. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Audi R8R (330 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lada Samara II. (110 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lada Samara II. 1999 Audi R8R has automatic transmission and 1999 Lada Samara II has manual transmission. 1999 Lada Samara II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Audi R8R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Audi R8R | 1999 Lada Samara II | |
Make | Audi | Lada |
Model | R8R | Samara II |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3898 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 110 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1390 mm |