1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 2,837 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Holden Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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 Holden Commodore (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Commodore | 1995 Lada Niva | |
Make | Holden | Lada |
Model | Commodore | Niva |
Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2837 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |