1988 Lada Niva vs. 2001 Lancia Nea

To start off, 2001 Lancia Nea is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,445 cc, 2001 Lancia Nea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lancia Nea (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Nea should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Nea weights approximately 180 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 2001 Lancia Nea. 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, 2001 Lancia Nea (314 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (114 Nm). This means 2001 Lancia Nea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva. 2001 Lancia Nea has automatic transmission and 1988 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1988 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lancia Nea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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