1971 Fiat ESV vs. 1984 Lada Niva

To start off, 1984 Lada Niva is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat ESV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat ESV would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Fiat ESV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1971 Fiat ESV. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat ESV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lada Niva weights approximately 330 kg more than 1971 Fiat ESV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Fiat ESV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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 Fiat ESV (134 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lada Niva. (110 Nm). This means 1971 Fiat ESV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lada Niva. 1971 Fiat ESV has automatic transmission and 1984 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1984 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat ESV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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