1998 AC Cobra vs. 1990 Lada Niva
To start off, 1998 AC Cobra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lada Niva would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1990 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lada Niva weights approximately 124 kg more than 1998 AC Cobra.
Because 1990 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 AC Cobra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1998 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 AC Cobra | 1990 Lada Niva | |
| Make | AC | Lada |
| Model | Cobra | Niva |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 43 L |
