2000 Lada Samara vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 13 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 (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2000 Lada Samara. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 510 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 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Lada Samara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester 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, 2013 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Samara. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Samara | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Lada | Subaru |
| Model | Samara | Forester |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2615 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
