1959 Jaguar MK IX vs. 1994 Lada Niva
To start off, 1994 Lada Niva is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1994 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1994 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 607 kg more than 1994 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Jaguar MK IX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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 Jaguar MK IX (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK IX | 1994 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lada |
| Model | MK IX | Niva |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1450 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1757 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 43 L |
