2009 Lada Kalina vs. 2009 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2009 Lada Kalina and 2009 Volvo S40 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 Volvo S40 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina.
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, 2009 Volvo S40 (241 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina. 2009 Volvo S40 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 Volvo S40 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Lada Kalina | 2009 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Lada | Volvo |
Model | Kalina | S40 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |