2003 Audi A3 vs. 2003 Lada 2123
To start off, both 2003 Audi A3 and 2003 Lada 2123 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi A3 (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2003 Lada 2123. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada 2123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lada 2123 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2003 Audi A3.
Because 2003 Lada 2123 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Lada 2123 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, 2003 Audi A3 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada 2123. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada 2123.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi A3 | 2003 Lada 2123 | |
| Make | Audi | Lada |
| Model | A3 | 2123 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |
