2000 Lada Samara II vs. 1999 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2000 Lada Samara II is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lada Samara II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (73 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Lada Samara II. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Samara II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 188 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.
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, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Samara II. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Golf 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 | 1999 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
| Model | Samara II | Golf |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
