1992 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1980 Lada Niva
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 12 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Blazer (159 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1980 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 380 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.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Blazer | 1980 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
| Model | Blazer | Niva |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2210 mm |
