1990 Lada Niva vs. 1973 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1990 Lada Niva is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1990 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 320 kg more than 1990 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lada Niva | 1973 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Lada | Pontiac |
| Model | Niva | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1451 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2750 mm |
