1995 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, both 1995 De Tomaso Guara 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lada Niva weights approximately 35 kg more than 1995 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 De Tomaso Guara. 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 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1995 De Tomaso Guara | 1995 Lada Niva | |
Make | De Tomaso | Lada |
Model | Guara | Niva |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2210 mm |