1981 Lada Niva vs. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (134 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1981 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1981 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 963 kg more than 1981 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (270 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lada Niva | 1994 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Lada | Land Rover |
| Model | Niva | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2750 mm |
