1988 Lada Niva vs. 1984 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1988 Lada Niva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Kadett (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada Niva weights approximately 240 kg more than 1984 Opel Kadett.
Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Opel Kadett. 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, 1984 Opel Kadett (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (114 Nm @ 2070 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lada Niva | 1984 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Lada | Opel |
Model | Niva | Kadett |
Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2070 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2520 mm |