2010 Lada Kalina vs. 2012 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Lada Kalina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Lada Kalina would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Elantra (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2010 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 252 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.
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, 2012 Hyundai Elantra (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Kalina. 2012 Hyundai Elantra has automatic transmission and 2010 Lada Kalina has manual transmission. 2010 Lada Kalina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Hyundai Elantra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lada Kalina | 2012 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Lada | Hyundai |
| Model | Kalina | Elantra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4486 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |
