1988 Lada Niva vs. 1986 Chevrolet Astro
To start off, 1988 Lada Niva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Astro (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 705 kg more than 1988 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, 1986 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (114 Nm @ 2070 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada Niva | 1986 Chevrolet Astro | |
| Make | Lada | Chevrolet |
| Model | Niva | Astro |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2070 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |
