1992 Ford Orion vs. 1986 Lada Niva
To start off, 1992 Ford Orion is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Orion (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1986 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada Niva weights approximately 130 kg more than 1992 Ford Orion.
Because 1986 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Orion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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 Ford Orion (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Orion | 1986 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Orion | Niva |
Year Released | 1992 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |