1952 Buick 40 vs. 1988 Lada Niva
To start off, 1988 Lada Niva is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Buick 40 (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1988 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (114 Nm @ 2070 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 1988 Lada Niva | |
Make | Buick | Lada |
Model | 40 | Niva |
Year Released | 1952 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2070 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2210 mm |