1983 Lada Niva vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 22 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1983 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lada Niva | 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | |
Make | Lada | Land Rover |
Model | Niva | Discovery 3 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1452 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |