1995 Lada Niva vs. 1978 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (63 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 245 kg more than 1995 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Plymouth Volare. 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, 1978 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (118 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lada Niva | 1978 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Lada | Plymouth |
| Model | Niva | Volare |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2870 mm |
