1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1981 Lada Niva
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1981 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lada Niva weights approximately 92 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
Because 1981 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1981 Lada Niva | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lada |
Model | 75 | Niva |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 43 L |