1995 Lada Niva vs. 1995 Opel Tigra
To start off, both 1995 Lada Niva and 1995 Opel Tigra were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Opel Tigra (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (63 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Opel Tigra should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lada Niva weights approximately 185 kg more than 1995 Opel Tigra.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Opel Tigra. 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 Opel Tigra (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (118 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 Opel Tigra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lada Niva | 1995 Opel Tigra | |
Make | Lada | Opel |
Model | Niva | Tigra |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2430 mm |