1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 2012 Lada Niva
To start off, 2012 Lada Niva is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lada Niva weights approximately 360 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fiat 1200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 2012 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | 1200 | Niva |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 45 L |
