1987 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1990 Lada Niva
To start off, 1990 Lada Niva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Jeep Cherokee (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1990 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 302 kg more than 1990 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1987 Jeep Cherokee (180 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Jeep Cherokee | 1990 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Jeep | Lada |
| Model | Cherokee | Niva |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 43 L |
