2001 Ford Puma vs. 1998 Lada Niva
To start off, 2001 Ford Puma is newer by 3 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 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Puma (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1998 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lada Niva weights approximately 175 kg more than 2001 Ford Puma.
Because 1998 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Puma. 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, 2001 Ford Puma (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Puma | 1998 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Puma | Niva |
Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |