1982 Lada Niva vs. 1980 Renault Fuego
To start off, 1982 Lada Niva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault Fuego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault Fuego would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Renault Fuego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault Fuego (96 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1982 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault Fuego should accelerate faster than 1982 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lada Niva weights approximately 115 kg more than 1980 Renault Fuego.
Because 1982 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Renault Fuego. 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, 1980 Renault Fuego (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Renault Fuego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lada Niva. 1980 Renault Fuego has automatic transmission and 1982 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1982 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Renault Fuego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lada Niva | 1980 Renault Fuego | |
| Make | Lada | Renault |
| Model | Niva | Fuego |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1451 cc | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 56 L |
