1959 Fiat 600 vs. 2009 Lada Niva
To start off, 2009 Lada Niva is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Niva weights approximately 535 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fiat 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 600 | 2009 Lada Niva | |
Make | Fiat | Lada |
Model | 600 | Niva |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |