1990 Lada Niva vs. 1988 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1990 Lada Niva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lancia Prisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lancia Prisma would be higher. At 1,451 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 76 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lada Niva weights approximately 200 kg more than 1988 Lancia Prisma.
Because 1990 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Lancia Prisma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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 Lada Niva (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Lada Niva | 1988 Lancia Prisma | |
Make | Lada | Lancia |
Model | Niva | Prisma |
Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1451 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 55.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 51 L |