2002 Lada Samara II vs. 2002 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2002 Lada Samara II and 2002 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lada Samara II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lada Samara II (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2002 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lada Samara II should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lada Samara II weights approximately 65 kg more than 2002 Opel Corsa. 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, 2002 Lada Samara II (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Lada Samara II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lada Samara II | 2002 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | Samara II | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2500 mm |
