2009 Lada Kalina vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2009 Lada Kalina and 2009 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada Kalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Smart ForTwo (83 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Because 2009 Smart ForTwo 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 2009 Smart ForTwo. 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, 2009 Smart ForTwo (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lada Kalina | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Lada | Smart |
Model | Kalina | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 33 L |