2008 Lada Niva vs. 1992 Rover 100
To start off, 2008 Lada Niva is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Rover 100 would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lada Niva weights approximately 420 kg more than 1992 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lada Niva | 1992 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Lada | Rover |
| Model | Niva | 100 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
