2009 Lada Kalina vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2009 Lada Kalina and 2009 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Because 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma. 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 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina. 2009 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 2009 Lada Kalina has manual transmission. 2009 Lada Kalina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lada Kalina | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Lada | Toyota |
Model | Kalina | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |