1988 Lada Niva vs. 2008 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2008 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 20 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 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan X-Trail (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 450 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Nissan X-Trail (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lada Niva | 2008 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Lada | Nissan |
Model | Niva | X-Trail |
Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 60 L |