2009 Lada Kalina vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 276 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, 2007 Toyota Corolla (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada Kalina | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Kalina | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
