1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Fiat 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1995 Lada Niva | |
Make | Fiat | Lada |
Model | 850 | Niva |
Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2210 mm |