1995 Lada Niva vs. 1971 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Familia 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 30 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Lada Niva (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lada Niva | 1971 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | Niva | Familia |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2200 mm |
