2005 Lada Niva vs. 1959 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 2005 Lada Niva is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley Two Point Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley Two Point Six would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Riley Two Point Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley Two Point Six (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley Two Point Six should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 430 kg more than 2005 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1959 Riley Two Point Six (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Riley Two Point Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lada Niva | 1959 Riley Two Point Six | |
| Make | Lada | Riley |
| Model | Niva | Two Point Six |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2890 mm |
