1990 Lada Niva vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1990 Lada Niva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1990 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Niva.
Because 1990 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Porsche 944. 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Niva. 1988 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 1990 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1990 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lada Niva | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Lada | Porsche |
| Model | Niva | 944 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1451 cc | 2680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2390 mm |
