1998 Lada Niva vs. 1984 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1998 Lada Niva is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1998 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lada Niva weights approximately 143 kg more than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1998 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1984 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lada Niva | 1984 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Lada | Lotus |
Model | Niva | Esprit |
Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1689 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 31 L |