2001 Lada Niva vs. 1994 Ford Tempo
To start off, 2001 Lada Niva is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Tempo (96 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lada Niva weights approximately 40 kg more than 1994 Ford Tempo.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1994 Ford Tempo (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva. 1994 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 2001 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2001 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lada Niva | 1994 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Lada | Ford |
Model | Niva | Tempo |
Year Released | 2001 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2540 mm |