1990 Lada Niva vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1990 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 810 kg more than 1990 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Mercedes-Benz S. 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (330 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Niva. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S 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. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Lada Niva | 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Lada | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Niva | S |
Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1451 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |