2000 Honda City vs. 1987 Lada Samara
To start off, 2000 Honda City is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lada Samara would be higher. At 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda City is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1987 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda City weights approximately 20 kg more than 1987 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, 2000 Honda City (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda City | 1987 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | City | Samara |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
