1997 Daewoo Joyster vs. 1987 Lada Niva

To start off, 1997 Daewoo Joyster is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,497 cc, 1997 Daewoo Joyster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Daewoo Joyster (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1987 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Daewoo Joyster should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada Niva weights approximately 250 kg more than 1997 Daewoo Joyster.

Because 1987 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Daewoo Joyster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1997 Daewoo Joyster (137 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada Niva. (110 Nm). This means 1997 Daewoo Joyster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada Niva. 1997 Daewoo Joyster has automatic transmission and 1987 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1987 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Daewoo Joyster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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