1995 Lada Niva vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 2 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (63 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 225 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 1997 Kia Potentia. 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, 1997 Kia Potentia (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (118 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva. 1997 Kia Potentia 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. 1997 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lada Niva | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Lada | Kia |
Model | Niva | Potentia |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2720 mm |