2000 Lada Samara II vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Lada Samara II is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (72 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Lada Samara II. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Samara II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 43 kg more than 2000 Lada Samara II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 Corolla (129 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Samara II. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Samara II.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lada Samara II | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | Samara II | Corolla |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |