1993 Lada Niva vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1993 Lada Niva is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1993 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount should accelerate faster than 1993 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount weights approximately 228 kg more than 1993 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Vauxhall Viscount will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Lada Niva | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
| Make | Lada | Vauxhall |
| Model | Niva | Viscount |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2740 mm |
