What do VAZ-2110 and Lada Kalina have in common?
“Ten” and Kalina have a very decent ground clearance (from 165 mm) and are well adapted to our roads.
The durable suspension and chassis on all modifications of the VAZ-2110 and Kalina are well suited for Russian road surfaces. The cost of spare parts for a VAZ-2110 and Kalina rarely exceeds 2-3 thousand rubles, which will not put a big hit on the pocket of the car enthusiast. They are quite common, while for many foreign-made cars, spare parts are not always available and must be pre-ordered.
"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.
What's wrong with lada kalina and lada granta
No matter how hard the domestic tried, it didn’t happen. Both cars have their drawbacks, which apply equally to both models.
The quality of the interior trim leaves much to be desired. The plastic creaks and scratches easily. But the updated Kalina 2 received a number of improvements, based on the experience of Grants. There are fewer creaks in the cabin, and the sound insulation is better.
The lack of anti-corrosion treatment of the metal is also not long in coming. Rust appears in places where stones and gravel are chipped if these areas are not touched up.
Separately, in Kalina 1, drivers noted the uncomfortable front seats. Due to the lack of lumbar support, drivers' backs became tired on long trips. This problem has been fixed in the updated second version. And although the design of the suspension and steering of the cars is almost the same, the steering rack of the Kalina 2 often breaks.
It is necessary to dwell separately on the Grants generator, since it fails on almost all cars produced in the first half of 2022. Owners complain that the breakdown is detected after 3-5 thousand kilometers, and dealer service stations refuse to fix it, citing a lack of spare parts.
Which grenades are better for the VAZ 2114: choosing the best option
Before considering the main topic of the article - which grenades are better for the VAZ 2114, you should first understand what this part is. A CV joint (otherwise called a grenade because of its characteristic shape) is an element of the front suspension of a car, extending from the hub of each wheel. It has an oblong shape with a thickening at the end. Its main purpose is to transmit torque at maximum rotation angles (reaching 70 degrees).
CV joint VAZ 2114
As for its service life, it can be noted that initially CV joints were created as elements with a very long service life (in some cases equal to the service life of the car itself). But, in practice, damage to the grenade occurs quite often, and the main reason for this is wear or cracks on the CV boot, allowing dust and dirt to get inside, violating the integrity of the structure and causing its damage.
Lada Kalina
The lineup of the Lada Kalina family also includes a station wagon (1117), a sedan (1118) and a hatchback (1119). A little later, the five-door Lada Kalina Sport was added to the 19th model. The first generation Kalina cars were equipped with 16-valve injection engines of 1.4-1.6 liters. with a power of 81, 89 and 98 hp. With.
Among the undeniable advantages of both generations of Kalina are a more spacious interior, good visibility, efficiency and satisfactory body rigidity.
Since 2022, AvtoVAZ has launched a modernized Kalina series. The second generation family is represented by station wagon, hatchback, crossover and Sport.
Cars with an on-board computer, a modern multimedia system, parking sensors, heated side windows and other innovations left the “top ten” far behind in all respects. However, prices for second-generation models are far from budget.
The cost of the cheapest model is 400 thousand rubles, and the most expensive (NFR) exceeds 800 thousand rubles.
conclusions
The bodies of the first generation Kalina and VAZ-2110 meet all safety requirements. If the driver is willing to slightly sacrifice comfort for a more attractive price, then the VAZ-2110 is a good choice. In terms of technical characteristics, efficiency and maintenance costs, the cars are at approximately the same level. However, in the Kalina family, AvtoVAZ is trying to introduce more technical innovations and, in general, the cars better meet modern standards.
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Safety, prestige and design
Safety is the weakest link in VAZ cars and the entire Russian automotive industry. UAZ still copes with this task relatively well, but it is far from being comparable to foreign cars. None of our cars have yet received at least a full 4 out of 5 possible stars for a crash test using the EuroNCAP method. This fact is very unpleasant, VAZ workers are trying, alas, in vain so far.
Priora is a modification of Lada 2110,2112,2113, based on the body type. In fact, changing the name is just a marketing ploy. Naturally, the car has undergone many changes - in the body, engine, and security system. In the entire development of the Russian automobile industry, Priora is the first car to receive an airbag for the driver as standard.
In contrast to the “ten,” the Priora’s body withstood frontal and frontal impacts, although with a slight advantage. The airbag worked accurately and on time.
The crash test showed that the Priora is a relatively safe and reliable car. According to the test results, in the event of a frontal and frontal impact at a speed of 40-50 km/h, the driver and passenger will receive injuries that are not life-threatening.
Priora earned 3 full stars and 10 points on a 16-point scale.
Beauty Kalina 2.7 generation
With Lada Kalina the situation is much worse. According to the crash test, the surface of the car body was not damaged to the same extent as the driver and passenger. During a frontal impact, the readings of the sensors in the cervical vertebrae of the dummies went off scale.
Also, the mannequins had severe deformation of the chest, a huge number of bruises throughout the body and heavy loads on the knees, spine, and hip joints. According to some indicators, Kalina turned out to be even more terrible than the unsafe Cossack.
According to the EuroNCAP methodology, it earned a shameful one star out of 5 possible. However, this is an assessment of the first modification of the car; as for the redesigned version of Kalina 2022, the results are slightly better: 2.5 stars. In this aspect, Priora is one step ahead.
Both cars are equipped with airbags and the ABS system.
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In the process of choosing a car, prestige is also important. Who is the driver is governed by his views on the suit of the car and, depending on this, gives preference to one or another brand.
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