1980 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1990 Lada Niva
To start off, 1990 Lada Niva is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1990 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lada Niva weights approximately 150 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 1990 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1990 Lada Niva | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lada |
Model | Spider | Niva |
Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2210 mm |