1998 Lada Niva vs. 1975 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1998 Lada Niva is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lada Niva weights approximately 526 kg more than 1975 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lada Niva | 1975 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | Niva | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1689 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2340 mm |
