1984 Lada Niva vs. 1984 Subaru Coupe
To start off, both 1984 Lada Niva and 1984 Subaru Coupe were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Subaru Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1984 Subaru Coupe. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1984 Subaru Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lada Niva weights approximately 235 kg more than 1984 Subaru Coupe. 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 Subaru Coupe. 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 Subaru Coupe (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Subaru Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lada Niva | 1984 Subaru Coupe | |
| Make | Lada | Subaru |
| Model | Niva | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2470 mm |
