Lada Samara 3 Doors (1986 – 1999) vs Toyota Starlet 3 Doors (1984 – 1989): specs compared
Both offer around 72 hp at most. The Toyota Starlet 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.5 s against 14.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 170 km/h against 154 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 7.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 733 kg against 910 kg. At 4,006 mm, the Lada Samara 3 Doors is 305 mm longer than the Toyota Starlet 3 Doors. The Lada Samara 3 Doors dates from 1986 – 1999, the Toyota Starlet 3 Doors from 1984 – 1989.
| Specification |
Lada
Samara 3 Doors
1986 – 1999
|
Toyota
Starlet 3 Doors
1984 – 1989
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Russia | Japan |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1999 | 1984 – 1989 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 53 – 72 hp | 54 – 75 hp |
| Torque | 79 – 118 Nm | 75 – 103 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 14.0 – 20.0 s | 10.5 – 14.5 s |
| Top speed | 138 – 154 km/h | 150 – 170 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 – 7.5 L/100 km | 4.8 – 6.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,006 mm | 3,701 mm |
| Width | 1,621 mm | 1,590 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,461 mm | 2,301 mm |
| Curb weight | 910 kg | 733 – 793 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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