2000 Lada Samara vs. 2009 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2009 Mazda Tribute is newer by 9 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 2,483 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2000 Lada Samara. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 135 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 2009 Mazda Tribute 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, 2009 Mazda Tribute 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, 2009 Mazda Tribute (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Samara. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Samara | 2009 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | Samara | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
