1989 Jaguar F-Type vs. 1988 Lada Niva
To start off, 1989 Jaguar F-Type is newer by 1 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar F-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar F-Type (350 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar F-Type should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar F-Type weights approximately 310 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, 1989 Jaguar F-Type (543 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (114 Nm @ 2070 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar F-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar F-Type | 1988 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lada |
| Model | F-Type | Niva |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2070 RPM |
| Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2210 mm |
