1988 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Safari (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 770 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, 2012 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lada Niva | 2012 Tata Safari | |
Make | Lada | Tata |
Model | Niva | Safari |
Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |