1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1982 Lada Niva
To start off, 1982 Lada Niva is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1982 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lada Niva weights approximately 70 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Because 1982 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1982 Lada Niva | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lada |
Model | 1750 | Niva |
Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 43 L |