1998 Lada Niva vs. 1998 Nissan Primera
To start off, both 1998 Lada Niva and 1998 Nissan Primera were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Primera (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1998 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lada Niva weights approximately 50 kg more than 1998 Nissan Primera.
Because 1998 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Nissan Primera. 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 Nissan Primera (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lada Niva | 1998 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Lada | Nissan |
Model | Niva | Primera |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1689 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2610 mm |