1994 Audi A8 vs. 1988 Lada Niva
To start off, 1994 Audi A8 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada Niva would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Audi A8 (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Audi A8 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1988 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, 1994 Audi A8 (400 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva. 1994 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 1988 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1988 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Audi A8 | 1988 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Audi | Lada |
| Model | A8 | Niva |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 43 L |
