2004 Lada Niva vs. 1996 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2004 Lada Niva is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Subaru Impreza (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2004 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lada Niva weights approximately 205 kg more than 1996 Subaru Impreza.
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, 2004 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Impreza. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lada Niva | 1996 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Lada | Subaru |
Model | Niva | Impreza |
Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |