1988 Lada Niva vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1988 Lada Niva is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada Niva weights approximately 200 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (114 Nm @ 2070 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lada Niva | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Lada | Nissan |
Model | Niva | Silvia |
Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2070 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2350 mm |