1996 Lada Niva vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, 1996 Lada Niva is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lada Niva weights approximately 280 kg more than 1979 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lada Niva | 1979 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Lada | Seat |
| Model | Niva | 124 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2430 mm |
