2004 Lada Niva vs. 1988 Ford Tempo
To start off, 2004 Lada Niva is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Tempo (96 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 2004 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lada Niva weights approximately 105 kg more than 1988 Ford Tempo.
Because 2004 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1988 Ford Tempo (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lada Niva. 1988 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 2004 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2004 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lada Niva | 1988 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | Lada | Ford |
| Model | Niva | Tempo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| 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 | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1105 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 |
