1978 Citroen LNA vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen LNA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen LNA would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lada Niva (63 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LNA. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LNA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lada Niva weights approximately 530 kg more than 1978 Citroen LNA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Citroen LNA. 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 (118 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LNA. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LNA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LNA | 1995 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Citroen | Lada |
| Model | LNA | Niva |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |
