1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2005 Lada Niva
To start off, 2005 Lada Niva is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (80 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (79 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lada Niva weights approximately 380 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Citroen Visa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 2005 Lada Niva | |
Make | Citroen | Lada |
Model | Visa | Niva |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2210 mm |