1988 Lada Niva vs. 2002 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2002 Nissan Pickup is newer by 14 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Pickup (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 296 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 2002 Nissan Pickup. 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, 2002 Nissan Pickup (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada Niva | 2002 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | Niva | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2960 mm |
