1995 Lada Niva vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, both 1995 Lada Niva and 1995 Nissan Serena 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 Nissan Serena (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 175 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 Nissan Serena. 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 Lada Niva (134 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lada Niva | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | Niva | Serena |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2740 mm |
