2001 Lada Samara II vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lada Samara II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lada Samara II would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Yaris (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2001 Lada Samara II. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Samara II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 360 kg more than 2001 Lada Samara II. 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, 2001 Lada Samara II (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (103 Nm @ 4299 RPM). This means 2001 Lada Samara II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lada Samara II | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Samara II | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4299 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
