1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1988 Lada Niva
To start off, 1988 Lada Niva is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada Niva weights approximately 400 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (114 Nm @ 2070 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1988 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lada |
| Model | GTA | Niva |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2070 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
