1981 Austin Maxi vs. 1981 Lada Niva
To start off, both 1981 Austin Maxi and 1981 Lada Niva were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Austin Maxi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Austin Maxi (91 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Austin Maxi should accelerate faster than 1981 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lada Niva weights approximately 167 kg more than 1981 Austin Maxi.
Because 1981 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Austin Maxi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 Austin Maxi (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Austin Maxi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Maxi | 1981 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Austin | Lada |
| Model | Maxi | Niva |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |
