1995 Lada Niva vs. 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (78 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (131 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lada Niva | 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Lada | Plymouth |
Model | Niva | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1774 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |