1983 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1983 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1983 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 780 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.
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 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lada Niva. 2012 Subaru Tribeca 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 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Lada Niva | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Lada | Subaru |
Model | Niva | Tribeca |
Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1452 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 64 L |