1990 Ford Orion vs. 2001 Lada Niva
To start off, 2001 Lada Niva is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Orion (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lada Niva weights approximately 190 kg more than 1990 Ford Orion.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Orion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Orion. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Orion | 2001 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Orion | Niva |
Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |