1984 Lada Niva vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lada Niva would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1984 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lada Niva.
Because 1984 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (540 Nm) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lada Niva. (110 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lada Niva | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lada | Porsche |
Model | Niva | 911 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1452 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 540 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2280 mm |