2001 Lada Niva vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 2001 Lada Niva is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2001 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Rover P5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1964 Rover P5 (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva. 1964 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 2001 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2001 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lada Niva | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Lada | Rover |
| Model | Niva | P5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1964 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 52 L |
