1991 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1991 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1991 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1558 kg more than 1991 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Lada Niva | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Lada | Land Rover |
Model | Niva | Defender |
Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1452 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 75 L |