2002 Lada Niva vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 2002 Lada Niva is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2002 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lada Niva weights approximately 12 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164.
Because 2002 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lada Niva | 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Lada | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Niva | 164 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |