2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 2010 Lada Kalina
To start off, 2010 Lada Kalina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fiesta (89 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2010 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lada Kalina weights approximately 114 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
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 Ford Fiesta (185 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Fiesta | 2010 Lada Kalina | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Fiesta | Kalina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
