1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1980 Lada Niva
To start off, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lada Niva would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1980 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 450 kg more than 1980 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 1980 Lada Niva | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lada |
| Model | Pantera | Niva |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 43 L |
