1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1996 Lada Niva
To start off, 1996 Lada Niva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Tempra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Tempra would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Tempra (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1996 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 1996 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lada Niva weights approximately 77 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Because 1996 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Fiat Tempra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1990 Fiat Tempra (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Fiat Tempra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 1996 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | Tempra | Niva |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1133 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2210 mm |
