1997 Lada Niva vs. 1992 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1997 Lada Niva is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1997 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1997 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lada Niva weights approximately 82 kg more than 1992 Ford Corsair.
Because 1997 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Corsair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1992 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lada Niva. 1992 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 1997 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1997 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lada Niva | 1992 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Lada | Ford |
| Model | Niva | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2560 mm |
