1985 Lada Niva vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1985 Lada Niva is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1985 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lada Niva weights approximately 155 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626.
Because 1985 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Mazda 626. 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, 1978 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lada Niva. 1978 Mazda 626 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. 1978 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lada Niva | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Lada | Mazda |
Model | Niva | 626 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2520 mm |