1986 Lada Niva vs. 1986 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 1986 Lada Niva and 1986 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac Bonneville (149 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1986 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 350 kg more than 1986 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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 Pontiac Bonneville (271 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Niva. (110 Nm). This means 1986 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Lada Niva | 1986 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Lada | Pontiac |
Model | Niva | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1452 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 271 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 68 L |