1990 Lada Niva vs. 2010 Mazda 5
To start off, 2010 Mazda 5 is newer by 20 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 5 (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1990 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 5 weights approximately 428 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 2010 Mazda 5. 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, 2010 Mazda 5 (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Niva. 2010 Mazda 5 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. 2010 Mazda 5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lada Niva | 2010 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | Niva | 5 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1451 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 60 L |
