2001 Lada Niva vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2001 Lada Niva is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Excel (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lada Niva weights approximately 33 kg more than 1986 Lotus Excel.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Lotus Excel. 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, 1986 Lotus Excel (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva. 1986 Lotus Excel 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. 1986 Lotus Excel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lada Niva | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Lada | Lotus |
| Model | Niva | Excel |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1986 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 31 L |
