1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1988 Lada Niva
To start off, 1988 Lada Niva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada Niva weights approximately 300 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1986 Citroen Visa (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (114 Nm @ 2070 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1988 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Citroen | Lada |
| Model | Visa | Niva |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2070 RPM |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2210 mm |
