2010 Lada Kalina vs. 2010 Nissan NP300
To start off, both 2010 Lada Kalina and 2010 Nissan NP300 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan NP300 (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2010 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan NP300 should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2010 Lada Kalina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Nissan NP300 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 2010 Nissan NP300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Nissan NP300 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan NP300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lada Kalina | 2010 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | Kalina | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
