2010 Smart ForTwo vs. 2010 Lada Kalina
To start off, both 2010 Smart ForTwo and 2010 Lada Kalina were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Lada Kalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2010 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lada Kalina weights approximately 260 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Because 2010 Smart ForTwo 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 Smart ForTwo. 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 Lada Kalina (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Lada Kalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Smart ForTwo | 2010 Lada Kalina | |
| Make | Smart | Lada |
| Model | ForTwo | Kalina |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2695 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1867 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 50 L |
