1990 Lada Niva vs. 1998 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1998 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 8 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Suzuki Vitara (79 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lada Niva weights approximately 154 kg more than 1998 Suzuki Vitara.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Suzuki Vitara (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Suzuki Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Lada Niva | 1998 Suzuki Vitara | |
Make | Lada | Suzuki |
Model | Niva | Vitara |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1451 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2490 mm |