2008 Lada Niva vs. 1990 Ford Telstar
To start off, 2008 Lada Niva is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 2008 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lada Niva weights approximately 260 kg more than 1990 Ford Telstar.
Because 2008 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Telstar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1990 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lada Niva. 1990 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 2008 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2008 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lada Niva | 1990 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Lada | Ford |
| Model | Niva | Telstar |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2520 mm |
