2003 Lada Niva vs. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2003 Lada Niva is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lada Niva weights approximately 60 kg more than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton.
Because 2003 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. 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, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lada Niva | 1990 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Lada | Vauxhall |
| Model | Niva | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1688 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2740 mm |
