2009 Lada Kalina vs. 1998 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Paseo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Paseo would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada Kalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Paseo (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Paseo should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Kalina weights approximately 160 kg more than 1998 Toyota Paseo.
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, 1998 Toyota Paseo (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Paseo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada Kalina | 1998 Toyota Paseo | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Kalina | Paseo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2390 mm |
