1990 Lada Niva vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1990 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 225 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 2003 Seat Altea. 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, 2003 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lada Niva | 2003 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Lada | Seat |
| Model | Niva | Altea |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1451 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 55 L |
