1983 Lada Niva vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 23 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1983 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1983 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 932 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.
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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lada Niva. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1983 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1983 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lada Niva | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Lada | Land Rover |
| Model | Niva | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 82 L |
