2010 Lada Kalina vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 3 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (179 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2010 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 675 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Kalina. 2013 Toyota Venza 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. 2013 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lada Kalina | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Kalina | Venza |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
