1995 Lada Niva vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Lada Niva (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lada Niva | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Lada | Wartburg |
| Model | Niva | 312 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 43 L |
