1996 Fiat Marea vs. 1996 Lada Niva
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Marea 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 Fiat Marea (80 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Lada Niva. (79 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 1996 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lada Niva weights approximately 125 kg more than 1996 Fiat Marea.
Because 1996 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Fiat Marea. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Marea. (113 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Marea.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Marea | 1996 Lada Niva | |
Make | Fiat | Lada |
Model | Marea | Niva |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 113 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 42 L |