2000 Lada Samara vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lada Samara would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Lada Samara. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 265 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Samara. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Samara | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Samara | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
