1988 Lada Niva vs. 1988 Renault 25
To start off, both 1988 Lada Niva and 1988 Renault 25 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 25 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Renault 25 weights approximately 30 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.
Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Renault 25. 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, 1988 Renault 25 (164 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lada Niva | 1988 Renault 25 | |
Make | Lada | Renault |
Model | Niva | 25 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2730 mm |