2001 Lada Niva vs. 1984 Lancia Delta
To start off, 2001 Lada Niva is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Delta (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lada Niva weights approximately 235 kg more than 1984 Lancia Delta.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Lancia Delta. 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, 1984 Lancia Delta (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lada Niva | 1984 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Lada | Lancia |
| Model | Niva | Delta |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 59 L |
