2011 Ford Ka vs. 2011 Lada Kalina
To start off, both 2011 Ford Ka and 2011 Lada Kalina were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lada Kalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Ka (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2011 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lada Kalina weights approximately 140 kg more than 2011 Ford Ka.
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, 2011 Lada Kalina (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ka. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Lada Kalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Ka | 2011 Lada Kalina | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Ka | Kalina |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
