1988 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 24 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 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 180 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 2012 Porsche Cayman. 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada Niva | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Lada | Porsche |
| Model | Niva | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 64 L |
