2006 GMC Envoy vs. 1988 Lada Samara
To start off, 2006 GMC Envoy is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada Samara would be higher. At 5,358 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1988 Lada Samara. (70 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1515 kg more than 1988 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Lada Samara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy 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, 2006 GMC Envoy (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Samara. (117 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 1988 Lada Samara | |
| Make | GMC | Lada |
| Model | Envoy | Samara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5358 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2470 mm |
