1988 Lada Niva vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria

To start off, 1988 Lada Niva is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 1,988 cc, 1968 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Nissan Gloria (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan Gloria should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 146 kg more than 1988 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Nissan Gloria. 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, 1968 Nissan Gloria (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan Gloria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.

Compare all specifications: