1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2001 Lada Niva
To start off, 2001 Lada Niva is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 870 kg more than 2001 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin A 135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 2001 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Austin | Lada |
| Model | A 135 | Niva |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 42 L |
