1998 Lada Niva vs. 1996 Suzuki Vitara

To start off, 1998 Lada Niva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Suzuki Vitara would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Suzuki Vitara (86 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1998 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 150 kg more than 1998 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, 1996 Suzuki Vitara (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Suzuki Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada Niva.

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