1994 Lada Niva vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, both 1994 Lada Niva and 1994 Porsche 968 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1994 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1994 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 968 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1994 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Porsche 968. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lada Niva | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Lada | Porsche |
| Model | Niva | 968 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1450 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 74 L |
