2007 Dodge Ram vs. 1998 Lada Niva
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lada Niva would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1998 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1133 kg more than 1998 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, 2007 Dodge Ram (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 1998 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Dodge | Lada |
| Model | Ram | Niva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 42 L |
