1996 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1996 Lada Niva
To start off, both 1996 Daihatsu Charade and 1996 Lada Niva were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1996 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lada Niva weights approximately 365 kg more than 1996 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1996 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Charade | 1996 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lada |
| Model | Charade | Niva |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2210 mm |
