1988 Lada Niva vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 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 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 305 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 2006 Porsche 911. 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada Niva | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lada | Porsche |
| Model | Niva | 911 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 67 L |
