1985 Lada Niva vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1985 Lada Niva is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1985 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 488 kg more than 1985 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lada Niva. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1985 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1985 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lada Niva | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | Lada | Rover |
| Model | Niva | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2820 mm |
