1957 Austin A 35 vs. 1981 Lada Niva
To start off, 1981 Lada Niva is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lada Niva weights approximately 462 kg more than 1957 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Lada Niva (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 35 | 1981 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Austin | Lada |
| Model | A 35 | Niva |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 43 L |
