2003 Lada Niva vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2003 Lada Niva is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2003 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lada Niva weights approximately 65 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
Because 2003 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1978 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada Niva. 1978 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 2003 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2003 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lada Niva | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Lada | Ford |
Model | Niva | Capri |
Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1688 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2570 mm |