1998 Lada Niva vs. 1995 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1998 Lada Niva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1998 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lada Niva weights approximately 280 kg more than 1995 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lada Niva | 1995 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Lada | Marcos |
| Model | Niva | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1689 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1120 mm |
