1990 Lada Niva vs. 1981 Seat Ronda
To start off, 1990 Lada Niva is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Seat Ronda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Seat Ronda would be higher. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Seat Ronda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Seat Ronda (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1990 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Seat Ronda should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lada Niva weights approximately 220 kg more than 1981 Seat Ronda.
Because 1990 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Seat Ronda. 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, 1981 Seat Ronda (116 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Seat Ronda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lada Niva | 1981 Seat Ronda | |
| Make | Lada | Seat |
| Model | Niva | Ronda |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1451 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2460 mm |
