1988 Lada Niva vs. 1989 Rover Montego
To start off, 1989 Rover Montego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Rover Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Rover Montego (117 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover Montego should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada Niva weights approximately 70 kg more than 1989 Rover Montego.
Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Rover Montego. 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, 1989 Rover Montego (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lada Niva | 1989 Rover Montego | |
Make | Lada | Rover |
Model | Niva | Montego |
Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2580 mm |