1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Lada Niva
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lada Niva would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1981 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 361 kg more than 1981 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
| Model | Corvette | Niva |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 43 L |
