Let's learn something new: Lada Kalina or VAZ 2114
After VAZ again raised prices for the 2114 model, the question of whether to overpay money or give preference to another car becomes relevant again.
After all, no matter what advantages the domestic brand had, even before the price increase it was already significantly outdated. It was after changes were made to the cost of the car that many car enthusiasts seriously thought about what is better today, Kalina or 2114, especially considering the fact that their cost is approximately in the same price category. Of course, the manufacturing company installed an injector that was innovative for this model on the VAZ 2114, but even with it, the main characteristics of the car remained at the entry level.
Content
- "Priora" or "Kalina": classification problems
- "Kalina" or "Priora": what about the equipment?
- Motors and transmissions
- So which is better in the end - Kalina or Priora?
- Condition and choice of Lada Priora and Lada Kalina
At first glance, the question sounds like “do you want black or green tea?” On the second one, actually, too. Before the arrival of foreign engineers and managers, VAZ riveted surprisingly identical cars, even if they formally belonged to different classes.
On the secondary market, the second Kalina and the first generation restyled Priora cost almost the same - 314 and 312 thousand rubles, respectively. Offers for them are also almost at the same level - 140-155, but Priora is most often bought and sold. In May, it was checked 22,730 times through avtocod.ru, placing it in second place among all models. “Kalina” ended up in 16th place with 12,997 checks. What is better to buy on the secondary market - Priora or Kalina, let's figure it out.
Comparative characteristics of models
When choosing which is better, 2114 or Kalina, you should pay close attention to the advantages of each car. It is worth noting that the VAZ 2114, unlike the Kalina, is equipped with exterior mirrors that allow it to have an anti-dazzle effect. An ashtray has appeared in the cabin, intended for passengers sitting in the rear seats. In addition, the VAZ 2114 boasts modern moldings, which are a convex design detail, and fairings made on the floor sills.
Despite the fact that all these are undeniable advantages of the car, we should not forget that the VAZ 2118 Kalina also has a large number of positive factors that are completely absent in the VAZ 2114. First of all, the advantages of the Kalina include the ability, if necessary, to block the reverse line, as well as height adjustment of the front seat belts. The rear seat of Kalina is separate, the filter works to supply fresh air to the cabin.
Using a single key, you can not only start the car, but also close the windows and doors of the car if necessary. The windows in the VAZ Kalina are made of thermal glass, which sets it apart from most brands. The alarm can be activated from a distance using a remote control. In addition, the car's central locking can also be opened using a remote control, which is very convenient.
Kalina or 2114 - which is better? The first one clearly wins. The model of this car is a more innovative product in terms of equipment, based on a large number of innovations and improvements. Consequently, it is quite difficult to understand the policy of the VAZ company, which either deliberately inflates the price of the VAZ 2114, or lowers the price of the VAZ 2118 Kalina.
Rules for running a car
When asking which is better, VAZ 2114 or Kalina, you need to pay attention to the time it will take to break in a car like the VAZ Kalina. Please note that in the first 3,000 km, the parts begin to interact intensively with each other. It is at this time that Kalina should be used most carefully, since the durability of the parts and the fact how economically the car will use gasoline will directly depend on this.
Keep in mind that break-in should be carried out not only for a newly purchased car, but also for a car in which the engine has been completely replaced or overhauled. First of all, even when descending from elevations, the speed of the vehicle should not exceed 100 km/h. It is best to use a gentle driving style without any sudden movements.
Such undesirable processes include acceleration, maneuvering and sudden braking. In addition, if you do not quickly apply the brakes, the brake pads will get better break-in, which plays a very significant role. If unexpected obstacles arise on your way caused by weather conditions, use first gear to move the Kalina 2108. This will help protect the engine, which has not yet been run in, from severe overloads.
Try not to tow other cars or trailers in order not to overload the VAZ 2118. You should refuse to replace the engine oil poured into the car by the manufacturer, and whenever possible, try not to drive the car over obstacles such as large snowdrifts, sandy mounds and dirt.
Review of VAZ 2114
The predecessor of the VAZ 2114 was the VAZ 2113, which had long since gained universal popularity, converted from the “nine”. When creating this car, the overall exterior was partially updated. A new bumper was installed in the front part, thanks to which the VAZ 2114 acquired a streamlined shape. Of course, it does not go unnoticed that the rear of the car has suffered virtually no changes.
The interior, compared to the “nine”, has been completely redone. The car now has a European-style panel with a built-in thermometer and liquid crystal display. The ventilation in the cabin has also been significantly changed. The instruments were arranged as closely as possible, giving the driver additional free space.
The undeniable advantages of the car include seats upholstered with high-quality and modern materials, under which there is a heating system. At the request of the buyer, air conditioning and sports seats can be installed in the car. The model is constantly being improved. The only negative quality is that it is impossible to predict how well the machine was assembled.
The Russian company VAZ has long concluded a contract with Porsche in order to jointly develop several cars from the line, including the “nine”, which is the ancestor of the VAZ 2114 model. When deciding to purchase such a car, keep in mind that its continuous production began back in 2003. According to analysts, the VAZ 2114 has become the most common domestic car model in Russia, which cannot but inspire pride in the domestic automotive industry.
When choosing between the VAZ 2114 and VAZ 2112, it is worth considering that the VAZ 2112 is a car with very significant differences, not only in design, but also in technical features. The new generation of VAZ is distinguished by significant parameters, which largely depend on what class this car can be classified into. There are three main classes of VAZ:
- standard;
- norm;
- lux.
So which is better in the end - Kalina or Priora?
A direct comparison of the Lada Priora and the Lada Kalina shows that there is nothing special to compare. Before us are two budget front-wheel drive vehicles, rooted in the design of the “eight” and “tens”. They are nominally different in size, do not differ at all in internal volumes, largely overlap in terms of equipment, and only the “two-pedal” versions are truly different.
There is an opinion that Priora is more aerobatic and sharper. At the same time, it is Kalina that is most often used as a blank for rally and race cars. Priora also seems to look more “boyish”, especially with pneuma and xenon. But these are matters of taste and internal tolerances, not technology and design.
For the average consumer with a couple of hundred thousand in his pocket, Kalina and Priora are all the same. We look at where the condition is better, then we take it.
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Description of car 2110
This model is a second-generation car that managed to carve out a legitimate niche for itself in the automotive world in the nineties. The VAZ 2110 became the successor of the 2108 hatchback and was supposed to be released into mass production in 1992. However, due to the economic crisis, this task was postponed for several years, as a result of which production of the VAZ 2110 was launched only in 1996. The time that manufacturers lost significantly affected the car, because most automakers have already managed to improve their products.
Despite this, among domestic cars it was a real breakthrough in creating a competitive vehicle. In terms of price-quality ratio, the VAZ 2110 fully met the requirements of buyers. The car now has a control panel and seats that can now be adjusted.
The disadvantages of the VAZ 2110 include at least the fact that, despite the ability to move the steering column for greater driver convenience, tall people will still feel uncomfortable in the VAZ 2110. In addition, despite the fairly smooth movement of the car on the roads, if necessary, parking it would not be superfluous power steering.
For its price, the VAZ 2110 is a very good car. If we add to this the presence of a galvanized body, inexpensive spare parts and the ability to undergo maintenance at any car service center, then the VAZ 2110 is considered a worthy representative of its class.
Model 2112 evaluation
The next noteworthy example of the domestic automobile design was the VAZ 2112. If you don’t know which is better to choose, the 2110 or the VAZ 2112, consider this model in more detail. The VAZ 2112 began to be produced for free sale already in 1999. Thanks to the fact that the interior was made shorter compared to the previous model, the car began to respond better to corners. Despite the fact that the VAZ 2112 is a sportier car model, it has become one of the most comfortable.
It combines all the design features and “filling” of the VAZ 2110. The body of the VAZ 2112 is made in the form of a three- or five-door hatchback. Compared to its predecessors, the VAZ 2112 stands out in the lineup due to its good technical characteristics. In order to determine which is better, Kalina or VAZ 2112, keep in mind that this brand has a number of undeniable advantages.
If we take as an example a five-door hatchback with a ground clearance of 160 mm, then it has a very spacious trunk of 370 liters, which can be increased to 730 liters if desired. This allows you to transport all the necessary oversized cargo with maximum convenience. Standard equipment includes a sunroof, power windows, an immobilizer, central locking, a power trunk lid lock, heated front seats and other important little things.
Additionally, you can install power steering and anti-lock brakes. The front and rear suspensions work well with rack-and-pinion steering and ventilated front brakes. This combination ensures pleasant handling and precise performance of your actions. Lighting devices perfectly illuminate the road on a dark night and in heavy fog.
"Kalina" or "Priora": what about the equipment?
Until the second half of the 2000s it was very bad. AvtoVAZ is slow to introduce innovations, so their cars reached more or less European levels (early 90s) only in 2013. It was then that both Kalina and Priora received (all or separately) airbags, ESP, heated windows, air conditioning, automatic transmission (Kalina), a media system with navigation and support for SD cards.
Everything before 2013 is pain, poverty and mud: the list of options included ESD (periodically jamming) and ABS.
The restyling of the 13th year also had a positive effect on the visual component: the plastics are still just as cheap, but at least the parts are neat; The climate control unit, for example, has become similar to a Volkswagen one from the early 2000s. Which is actually a compliment.
So it doesn’t matter what to watch - Kalina or Priora, as long as it’s after the 2013 release.
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