1980 Audi Quattro vs. 2008 Lada Niva
To start off, 2008 Lada Niva is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi Quattro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi Quattro would be higher. At 2,143 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Audi Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Quattro (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2008 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro should accelerate faster than 2008 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Audi Quattro weights approximately 5 kg more than 2008 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Audi Quattro (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Quattro | 2008 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Audi | Lada |
| Model | Quattro | Niva |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2143 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
