1981 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2012 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 31 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan X-Trail (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1981 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1981 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 1164 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, 2012 Nissan X-Trail (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lada Niva | 2012 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | Niva | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 65 L |
