1997 Lada Niva vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Lada Niva is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1997 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1997 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 911 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1997 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Porsche 911. 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 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Lada Niva | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lada | Porsche |
Model | Niva | 911 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1992 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 3594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.4 mm |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 78 L |