1982 Lada Niva vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 1982 Lada Niva is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lada Niva weights approximately 10 kg more than 1958 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Riley 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1958 Riley 4 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lada Niva | 1958 Riley 4 | |
Make | Lada | Riley |
Model | Niva | 4 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1958 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1451 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |