1985 Lada Niva vs. 2002 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2002 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,485 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan X-Trail (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1985 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 344 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Nissan X-Trail (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lada Niva | 2002 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | Niva | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 2485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 60 L |
