1988 Lada Niva vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 1994 Nissan President is newer by 6 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 700 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 1994 Nissan President. 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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (114 Nm @ 2070 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva. 1994 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1988 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1988 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lada Niva | 1994 Nissan President | |
Make | Lada | Nissan |
Model | Niva | President |
Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2070 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3040 mm |