1951 Austin Princess vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin Princess (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1951 Austin Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1995 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Austin | Lada |
| Model | Princess | Niva |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 42 L |
