1995 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lada Niva would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (78 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (131 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has automatic transmission and 1995 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1995 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Lada Niva | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Lada | Aston Martin |
Model | Niva | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1774 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |