1959 Jeep CJ5 vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jeep CJ5 would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jeep CJ5 (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jeep CJ5 should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lada Niva weights approximately 30 kg more than 1959 Jeep CJ5.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Jeep CJ5 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (134 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jeep CJ5 | 1995 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Jeep | Lada |
| Model | CJ5 | Niva |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2210 mm |
