1989 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Suburban (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (78 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (131 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva. 1989 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1995 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1995 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Suburban | 1995 Lada Niva | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
Model | Suburban | Niva |
Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1774 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2710 mm |