1993 Lada Niva vs. 1974 Subaru Leone

To start off, 1993 Lada Niva is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1974 Subaru Leone. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1974 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lada Niva weights approximately 377 kg more than 1974 Subaru Leone. 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 1974 Subaru Leone. 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, 1993 Lada Niva (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Subaru Leone. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Subaru Leone.

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