1996 Lada Niva vs. 1990 Buick Century
To start off, 1996 Lada Niva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Century would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Century (109 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1996 Lada Niva. (79 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1996 Lada Niva.
Because 1996 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick Century. 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, 1990 Buick Century (183 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lada Niva. (133 Nm). This means 1990 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lada Niva. 1990 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1996 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1996 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Lada Niva | 1990 Buick Century | |
Make | Lada | Buick |
Model | Niva | Century |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 183 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4849 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1374 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2664 mm |