2002 Lada Niva vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Lada Niva is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2002 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 138 kg more than 2002 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lada Niva | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lada | Porsche |
| Model | Niva | 911 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1260 mm |
