1998 Lada Niva vs. 1992 Lada Niva
To start off, 1998 Lada Niva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Lada Niva 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 3 more horse power than 1992 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1992 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lada Niva weights approximately 60 kg more than 1992 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lada Niva | 1992 Lada Niva | |
Make | Lada | Lada |
Model | Niva | Niva |
Year Released | 1998 | 1992 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1689 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 43 L |