1996 Lada Niva vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner
To start off, both 1996 Lada Niva and 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,833 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1996 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner should accelerate faster than 1996 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner weights approximately 5 kg more than 1996 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner. 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 Mitsubishi Space Runner (164 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Lada Niva | 1996 Mitsubishi Space Runner | |
Make | Lada | Mitsubishi |
Model | Niva | Space Runner |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1833 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |