2005 Lada Niva vs. 1993 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Lada Niva is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Subaru Legacy (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lada Niva weights approximately 35 kg more than 1993 Subaru Legacy.
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, 1993 Subaru Legacy (164 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lada Niva | 1993 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Lada | Subaru |
| Model | Niva | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2590 mm |
