2003 Lada 2123 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lada 2123. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lada 2123 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2003 Lada 2123. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada 2123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 29 kg more than 2003 Lada 2123. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada 2123. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada 2123.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lada 2123 | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
| Model | 2123 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
