1995 Lada Niva vs. 1989 Holden Nova

To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Holden Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Holden Nova would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Holden Nova (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Holden Nova should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lada Niva weights approximately 190 kg more than 1989 Holden Nova.

Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Holden Nova. 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, 1989 Holden Nova (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Holden Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva. 1989 Holden Nova has automatic transmission and 1995 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1995 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Holden Nova will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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