1995 Lada Niva vs. 1973 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lada Niva weights approximately 40 kg more than 1973 Opel Commodore.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Opel Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1973 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (134 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lada Niva | 1973 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Lada | Opel |
Model | Niva | Commodore |
Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |