1995 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, both 1995 Chevrolet Caprice and 1995 Lada Niva were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1995 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1995 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Caprice | 1995 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
| Model | Caprice | Niva |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
