2005 Lada 110 vs. 1996 Opel Calibra
To start off, 2005 Lada 110 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Lada 110. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Calibra weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 Lada 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Opel Calibra (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada 110. (128 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lada 110 | 1996 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | 110 | Calibra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
