1958 Austin Princess vs. 1990 Lada Niva
To start off, 1990 Lada Niva is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1990 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1990 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Austin Princess. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1958 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin Princess | 1990 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Austin | Lada |
| Model | Princess | Niva |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2210 mm |
