1980 Lada Niva vs. 1966 Riley Kestrel
To start off, 1980 Lada Niva is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Riley Kestrel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Riley Kestrel would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1966 Riley Kestrel. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1966 Riley Kestrel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lada Niva weights approximately 265 kg more than 1966 Riley Kestrel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Riley Kestrel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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 Lada Niva (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley Kestrel. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley Kestrel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lada Niva | 1966 Riley Kestrel | |
| Make | Lada | Riley |
| Model | Niva | Kestrel |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 25 L |
