2005 Lada Niva vs. 1998 Plymouth Prowler

To start off, 2005 Lada Niva is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva.

Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Plymouth Prowler. 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, 1998 Plymouth Prowler (346 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva. 1998 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 2005 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2005 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Lada Niva 1998 Plymouth Prowler
Make Lada Plymouth
Model Niva Prowler
Year Released 2005 1998
Body Type SUV Roadster
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1690 cc 3518 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 81 HP 253 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 128 Nm 346 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3950 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.9:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 3730 mm 4200 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2210 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 46 L


 

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