1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1981 Lada Niva
To start off, 1981 Lada Niva is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1981 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1981 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 563 kg more than 1981 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Impala | 1981 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
| Model | Impala | Niva |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 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 | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2210 mm |
