1982 Lada Niva vs. 1985 Buick Century
To start off, 1985 Buick Century is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lada Niva would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Century (110 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1982 Lada Niva. (76 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1982 Lada Niva.
Because 1982 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Buick Century. 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, 1985 Buick Century (197 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lada Niva. (110 Nm). This means 1985 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lada Niva. 1985 Buick Century 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. 1985 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lada Niva | 1985 Buick Century | |
| Make | Lada | Buick |
| Model | Niva | Century |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1451 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 110 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2662 mm |
