1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1982 Lada Niva
To start off, 1982 Lada Niva is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1982 Lada Niva.
Because 1982 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Austin A 70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1950 Austin A 70 (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1982 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Austin | Lada |
| Model | A 70 | Niva |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 43 L |
