1986 Lada Niva vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lada Niva would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1986 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1316 kg more than 1986 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada Niva. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1986 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1986 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Lada Niva | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | Lada | Land Rover |
Model | Niva | LR3 |
Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1452 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2466 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 86 L |