1995 Fiat Brava vs. 1996 Lada Niva
To start off, 1996 Lada Niva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Fiat Brava. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Fiat Brava would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 79 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lada Niva weights approximately 166 kg more than 1995 Fiat Brava.
Because 1996 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Fiat Brava. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat Brava. (113 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Fiat Brava | 1996 Lada Niva | |
Make | Fiat | Lada |
Model | Brava | Niva |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |