1984 Ford Orion vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Orion (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (63 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Orion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Lada Niva (118 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Orion | 1995 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Orion | Niva |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2210 mm |