1995 Dodge Stealth vs. 1986 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Dodge Stealth is newer by 9 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Stealth is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Stealth (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1986 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Stealth weights approximately 580 kg more than 1986 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, 1995 Dodge Stealth (429 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Stealth | 1986 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Dodge | Lada |
| Model | Stealth | Niva |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 429 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2210 mm |
