1983 Lada Niva vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (63 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lada Niva weights approximately 90 kg more than 1983 Lada Niva.
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, 1995 Lada Niva (118 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lada Niva | 1995 Lada Niva | |
Make | Lada | Lada |
Model | Niva | Niva |
Year Released | 1983 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 43 L |