1984 Austin Montego vs. 2009 Lada Niva
To start off, 2009 Lada Niva is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Austin Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Austin Montego would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Niva weights approximately 265 kg more than 1984 Austin Montego.
Because 2009 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Austin Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Austin Montego | 2009 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Austin | Lada |
| Model | Montego | Niva |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |
