1995 Ford Probe vs. 1988 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Ford Probe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Probe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Probe (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Probe should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Probe weights approximately 80 kg more than 1988 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Probe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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 Ford Probe (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Probe | 1988 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Probe | Niva |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1650 mm |
