1984 Lada Niva vs. 1985 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1985 Lotus Esprit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1984 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1984 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lada Niva weights approximately 82 kg more than 1985 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1984 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1985 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lada Niva | 1985 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Lada | Lotus |
Model | Niva | Esprit |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1452 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 31 L |