1984 Lada Niva vs. 1978 Volvo 66

To start off, 1984 Lada Niva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 would be higher. 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 29 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lada Niva weights approximately 330 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. 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 1978 Volvo 66. 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. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1984 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1984 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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