1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1997 Lada Niva
To start off, 1997 Lada Niva is newer by 37 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 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1997 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1997 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lada Niva weights approximately 255 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 1997 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, 1997 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, 1997 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1997 Lada Niva | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lada |
Model | Giulietta | Niva |
Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 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 | 957 kg | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 42 L |