1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 2005 Lada Niva
To start off, 2005 Lada Niva is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Fiat 1100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1100 | 2005 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | 1100 | Niva |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 122 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
