2000 Lada Niva vs. 1980 Volvo 260
To start off, 2000 Lada Niva is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2000 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 260 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2000 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Volvo 260. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Niva | 1980 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Lada | Volvo |
| Model | Niva | 260 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |
