2005 Lada Niva vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2005 Lada Niva is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero (83 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 315 kg more than 2005 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, 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero (202 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lada Niva | 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Lada | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Niva | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2710 mm |
