1996 Lada Niva vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, 2008 Kia Carens is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1996 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carens 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 2008 Kia Carens. 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, 2008 Kia Carens (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lada Niva. 2008 Kia Carens 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. 2008 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lada Niva | 2008 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Lada | Kia |
| Model | Niva | Carens |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| 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 | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
