2000 Lada Niva vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2000 Lada Niva is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lada Niva weights approximately 250 kg more than 1956 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Niva | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Lada | Wartburg |
| Model | Niva | 311 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2460 mm |
