1995 Lada Niva vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 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 1978 Porsche 924. 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, 1978 Porsche 924 (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lada Niva | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Lada | Porsche |
| Model | Niva | 924 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 61 L |
