2000 Holden Berlina vs. 2000 Lada Samara
To start off, both 2000 Holden Berlina and 2000 Lada Samara were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2000 Lada Samara. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Berlina weights approximately 650 kg more than 2000 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Holden Berlina 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 2000 Holden Berlina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Lada Samara, 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, 2000 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Samara. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Holden Berlina | 2000 Lada Samara | |
Make | Holden | Lada |
Model | Berlina | Samara |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |