1981 Lada Niva vs. 2011 Audi Q5
To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 30 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1981 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q5 weights approximately 703 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.
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, 2011 Audi Q5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lada Niva. 2011 Audi Q5 has automatic transmission and 1981 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1981 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lada Niva | 2011 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Lada | Audi |
| Model | Niva | Q5 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 75 L |
