2002 Lada Niva vs. 1996 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2002 Lada Niva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,568 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 48 kg more than 2002 Lada Niva.
Because 2002 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1996 Nissan Skyline (367 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada Niva. (133 Nm). This means 1996 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lada Niva | 1996 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Lada | Nissan |
Model | Niva | Skyline |
Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 367 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73.7 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2730 mm |