1998 Ford Probe vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1998 Ford Probe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Probe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Probe (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Probe should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Probe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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 Ford Probe (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Probe | 1995 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Probe | Niva |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1650 mm |