1992 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1990 Lada Niva
To start off, 1992 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 2 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac Brougham (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1990 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 790 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 1992 Cadillac Brougham. 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, 1992 Cadillac Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Cadillac Brougham | 1990 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lada |
| Model | Brougham | Niva |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2210 mm |
