1995 Lada Niva vs. 1995 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1995 Lada Niva and 1995 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,616 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1995 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Mazda RX-7. 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 RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-7 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 RX-7 | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | Niva | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 77 L |
