The wheels are recessed into the rounded sidewall, so the sides of the car are much less dirty than «nines». Sixty percent body parts «dozens» galvanized, which increases their corrosion resistance. Windshield, rear and triangular side windows are glued into the body, they work as power elements and increase its rigidity. The disadvantage of this option is that it is more difficult to replace the glasses. Curb weight and especially speed vary greatly.
Consider the engine compartment. The power unit is mounted on supports that differ from «Samara» best features and footholds. During operation, the engine vibrates much less than «nines». There is no need to protect the oil pan and engine compartment from dirt, moisture and dust. All parts and assemblies are well protected. Front no «nines» fragile brackets for anti-roll bars that often broke.
front hood «dozens» has gas stops; despite being heavier and wider, it opens and closes easily and conveniently. And most importantly - more reliable than the emphasis on «nines». The hood has noise-absorbing protection.
In the luggage compartment «dozens» the hood opens with an electric lock, but in «Samara-2» the trunk itself has a lower loading height than in «top ten», and increases the size of its opening. Trunk volume is increased in both vehicles when the rear seat is folded down. But «Samara-2» the back of the rear seat becomes upright, and in «Lada-102» can be taken out of the car, while the volume for accommodating luggage increases. This is an important factor for those who carry a large amount of cargo. By the way, this is definitely not provided for in imported cars of this class.
These models have spare wheels in special niches under the trunk floor, but they lie differently Who changed the spare wheel in «nine» with a full trunk, even envied the 41st «Muscovite», in which the spare wheel was under the trunk. On «top ten» the niche for the wheel has been moved back to the bumper, and now, in order to get the spare wheel, it is not necessary to empty the entire trunk. And the wheel in the niche also lies differently «top ten» you can use the wheel well for spare parts and small necessary items. IN «nine» this wheel niche is practically not used.
Salons in terms of comfort are almost the same, as they are equipped with similar devices. In the back seat for passengers «dozens» it is more comfortable to sit, three additional centimeters play a role, and the armrest allows the arms to rest; if you raise it, there will be access to the trunk.
The engines of such cars are the same, 8-valve injection. The sensations from starting off and accelerating to 100 km / h are the same, but with a further increase in speed «Lada-102» picks it up noticeably easier.
Shift gears to «top ten» lighter, but shifting is slower because the shift lever travel is longer than «Samara-2». Better on «top ten» the reverse gear is switched on, before it is switched on, it is necessary to drown the lever, and then turn on the gear, this eliminates the possibility of an unplanned reverse gear engagement.
The control of the VAZ-2115, especially when cornering, is easy, the car obeys immediately, but driving skills are required. Management of the VAZ-21102 is easier, forgives mistakes, «it thinks what the driver is doing». Therefore, when cornering, you need to work well with your hands.
Another positive side «dozens» compared with «Samara-2» - when driving at high speed, it holds the road well, especially noticeable on the station wagon and hatchback. «Ten» goes smoothly, silently, which cannot be said about «Samara-2».