1995 Lada Niva vs. 1995 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1995 Lada Niva and 1995 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda 323 (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lada Niva weights approximately 35 kg more than 1995 Mazda 323.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Mazda 323. 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, 1995 Mazda 323 (168 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lada Niva | 1995 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | Niva | 323 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
