2000 Audi A4 vs. 1985 Lada Niva
To start off, 2000 Audi A4 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A4 (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1985 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A4 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1985 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, 2000 Audi A4 (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A4 | 1985 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Audi | Lada |
| Model | A4 | Niva |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 43 L |
