2009 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2000 Lada Samara
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lada Samara would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt (261 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2000 Lada Samara. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 271 kg more than 2000 Lada Samara. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Samara. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2000 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
| Model | Cobalt | Samara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
