2009 Lada Kalina vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Supra (104 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Supra weights approximately 490 kg more than 2009 Lada Kalina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Toyota Supra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lada Kalina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Toyota Supra (334 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm). This means 1992 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada Kalina | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Kalina | Supra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2560 mm |
