2000 Lada Samara vs. 2008 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2008 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 8 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 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan X-Trail (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2000 Lada Samara. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 610 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.
Because 2008 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Lada Samara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan X-Trail will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Nissan X-Trail (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Samara. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Samara | 2008 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | Samara | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
