2005 Lada Niva vs. 1989 Porsche 928
To start off, 2005 Lada Niva is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 928 weights approximately 245 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.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Porsche 928. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1989 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lada Niva | 1989 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Lada | Porsche |
| Model | Niva | 928 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |
