2000 Lada Samara vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2000 Lada Samara and 2000 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Golf (103 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Lada Samara. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 264 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.
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 Volkswagen Golf (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Samara. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Samara | 2000 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
| Model | Samara | Golf |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
