1998 Ford Royale vs. 2000 Lada Niva
To start off, 2000 Lada Niva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Royale would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Royale (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Royale should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Niva.
Because 2000 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Royale. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 Royale (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Royale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Royale | 2000 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Royale | Niva |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2210 mm |