1988 Lada Niva vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1988 Lada Niva is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada Niva weights approximately 420 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Marcos 1800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1966 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (114 Nm @ 2070 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada Niva | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Lada | Marcos |
| Model | Niva | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2070 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 27 L |
