1998 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1998 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 245 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.
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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lada Niva | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Lada | Subaru |
| Model | Niva | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1689 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 64 L |
