1968 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Lada Niva
To start off, 2011 Lada Niva is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 911 (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lada Niva weights approximately 265 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1968 Porsche 911 (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Porsche 911 | 2011 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Porsche | Lada |
| Model | 911 | Niva |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
