1990 Lada Niva vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 17 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1990 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 972 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.
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, 2007 Nissan Navara (404 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lada Niva | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | Niva | Navara |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1451 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 404 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 80 L |
