1980 Lada Niva vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lada Niva would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 531 kg more than 1980 Lada Niva.
Because 1980 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. 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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada Niva. (110 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lada Niva | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | Lada | Pontiac |
| Model | Niva | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 54 L |
