2000 Lada Samara vs. 2011 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2011 Nissan Altima is newer by 11 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2000 Lada Samara. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Altima weights approximately 452 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, 2011 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Samara. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lada Samara | 2011 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Lada | Nissan |
Model | Samara | Altima |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4844 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |