2009 Lada Kalina vs. 2001 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Golf (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 25 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.
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, 2001 Volkswagen Golf (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada Kalina | 2001 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
| Model | Kalina | Golf |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4148 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1735 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2512 mm |
