1998 AC Cobra vs. 1998 Lada Niva
To start off, both 1998 AC Cobra and 1998 Lada Niva were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 286 more horse power than 1998 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lada Niva weights approximately 184 kg more than 1998 AC Cobra.
Because 1998 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, 1998 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 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1998 AC Cobra | 1998 Lada Niva | |
Make | AC | Lada |
Model | Cobra | Niva |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1210 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 | 42 L |