1990 Ford Fiesta 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 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fiesta (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1996 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1996 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lada Niva weights approximately 300 kg more than 1990 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1996 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Fiesta. 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 Ford Fiesta (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Fiesta | 1996 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Fiesta | Niva |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 42 L |
