1998 Lada Niva vs. 1953 Nissan Sports
To start off, 1998 Lada Niva is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lada Niva weights approximately 460 kg more than 1953 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lada Niva | 1953 Nissan Sports | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | Niva | Sports |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 1689 cc | 860 cc |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2160 mm |
