1980 Lada Niva vs. 2010 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2010 Fiat Albea is newer by 30 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 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 76 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Fiat Albea weights approximately 1 kg more than 1980 Lada Niva.
Because 1980 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Fiat Albea. 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, 2010 Fiat Albea (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Albea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lada Niva | 2010 Fiat Albea | |
Make | Lada | Fiat |
Model | Niva | Albea |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1151 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 51 L |