1983 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 29 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1983 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lada Niva. 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lada Niva | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Lada | Land Rover |
| Model | Niva | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2670 mm |
