1998 Ferrari F355 vs. 1998 Lada Niva
To start off, both 1998 Ferrari F355 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1998 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1998 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ferrari F355. 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 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari F355 | 1998 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ferrari | Lada |
Model | F355 | Niva |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 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 | 1350 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 42 L |