1990 Ford Probe vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Probe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Probe would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Probe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Probe (108 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Probe should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Probe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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 Probe (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Probe | 1995 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Probe | Niva |
Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |