1983 Lada Niva vs. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 13 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 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1983 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1983 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 450 kg more than 1983 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Vauxhall Carlton. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lada Niva | 1996 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Lada | Vauxhall |
| Model | Niva | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 531 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 | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2740 mm |
