1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1980 Lada Niva
To start off, 1980 Lada Niva is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 76 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lada Niva weights approximately 330 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 1980 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1980 Lada Niva | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lada |
Model | Giulietta | Niva |
Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 43 L |