2001 Fiat Palio vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 2001 Fiat Palio is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Palio (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 2001 Fiat Palio (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Palio | 1995 Lada Niva | |
Make | Fiat | Lada |
Model | Palio | Niva |
Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 42 L |