Which is better: Kalina or Priora?

For more than one year, journalists, experts and ordinary car enthusiasts have been arguing about which of these cars is better. A single opinion on this issue has not yet developed. Let's look at the advantages and disadvantages of these machines and form our opinion on such vivid examples of the domestic automotive industry. And, maybe, we will decide what is better - Kalina or Priora, especially since many Russians prefer these cars. If you are doubtful about machines made in Russia, then, of course, you can buy cars from the US or Europe, but in any case you need to know what the Russian car industry has achieved.

Let us pass to a concrete analysis. The external appearance of Kalina is more "kind" and round. However, it's far from a sensation that Lada Priora is essentially a "dozen" after the rally, which looks somewhat more aggressive than her opponent. Both of them have almost one mass (1080/1088 kg), but the power units on them are different. Motor Lada Priora is more powerful, the volume of the engine is 1.6 liters (Lada Kalina has 1.4 liters), and its power is equal to 100 hp. (Kalina has 10 hp less). The speed of Priora, naturally, is higher - up to 5600 rpm (5250 rpm for Kalina). Also, with a visual inspection, you can immediately note the differences in road gaps: Lada Kalina is higher (160 mm), and Priora, respectively, is inferior (only 135 mm). So, what is better - Kalina or Priora? And yet, in terms of power, we would give preference to the second car.

And now let's look at the cars through the eyes of motorists and test them. The first thing that can immediately be said about Prioru is the difficulties with locks on the doors. They definitely need to be adjusted, because without the door the door can not be closed. At Kalina in this matter everything is fine, the doors open and close easily and smoothly, like a refrigerator. Strange, but the salon at Kalina seems a bit more roomy. The driver in it is not crowded. Due to the high roof, large people can sit comfortably here. You can not say anything about Prior. After the opponent, it seems cramped, the passenger's legs literally dig into the driver's seat, and it's rather problematic to sit in the back seat if you have a big growth or fat dimensions. If the question of what was best, Kalina or Priora, was now decided, the first car would win .

As for the price, in this respect they are located in approximately one segment. The price for Priory and Kalina is quite affordable for domestic consumers.

Summarizing, we can say that Lada Kalina is a little more spacious, more convenient. All the mechanisms responsible for the movement of the seats, operate clearly and without problems. If you look at the version of "station wagon", you can relax without thinking about space. As for Lada Priora, not everything is clear. At this car, the rear seats and trunk are almost not suitable for active recreation (we are now talking about the sedan), but for the sake of justice it should be noted that the power unit is very pleased. The engine accelerates quite aggressively. But Kalina has excellent management. The steering wheels on these two machines are easy to spin, with no extra effort.

And in conclusion I want to say that AvtoVAZ has made good progress in creating comfortable and decent cars. And what is better - Kalina or Priora, to solve to consumers. Each model will have its own buyer, who will rightfully evaluate all its advantages.