1996 Lada Niva vs. 1982 Lamborghini LM
To start off, 1996 Lada Niva is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lamborghini LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lamborghini LM would be higher. At 4,754 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Lamborghini LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lamborghini LM (327 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1996 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lamborghini LM should accelerate faster than 1996 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 1390 kg more than 1996 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Lamborghini LM (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Lamborghini LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lada Niva | 1982 Lamborghini LM | |
| Make | Lada | Lamborghini |
| Model | Niva | LM |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1982 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 4754 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3010 mm |
