1982 Lada Niva vs. 2007 Ascari A10
To start off, 2007 Ascari A10 is newer by 25 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 549 more horse power than 1982 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ascari A10 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1982 Lada Niva. 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 2007 Ascari A10. 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, 2007 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lada Niva | 2007 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Lada | Ascari |
| Model | Niva | A10 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1451 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2636 mm |
