1998 Lada Niva vs. 1998 Mazda MPV

To start off, both 1998 Lada Niva and 1998 Mazda MPV were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mazda MPV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda MPV (146 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1998 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda MPV should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda MPV weights approximately 510 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.

Because 1998 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mazda MPV. 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, 1998 Mazda MPV (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda MPV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada Niva.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Lada Niva 1998 Mazda MPV
Make Lada Mazda
Model Niva MPV
Year Released 1998 1998
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1689 cc 2953 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 79 HP 146 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 4700 RPM
Torque 133 Nm 228 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1210 kg 1720 kg
Vehicle Length 3730 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2210 mm 2850 mm