1984 Citroen Axel vs. 1984 Lada Niva
To start off, both 1984 Citroen Axel and 1984 Lada Niva were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Axel. (60 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Axel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lada Niva weights approximately 275 kg more than 1984 Citroen Axel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Citroen Axel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Lada Niva (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Axel. (98 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1984 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Axel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Axel | 1984 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Citroen | Lada |
| Model | Axel | Niva |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2210 mm |
