1995 Lada Niva vs. 1996 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1996 Peugeot 605 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot 605 (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Peugeot 605. 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, 1996 Peugeot 605 (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva. 1996 Peugeot 605 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. 1996 Peugeot 605 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lada Niva | 1996 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Lada | Peugeot |
Model | Niva | 605 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |