2005 Lada Niva vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 2005 Lada Niva is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 2,745 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 275 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 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280. 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 has automatic transmission and 2005 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2005 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Lada Niva | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Lada | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Niva | 280 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2745 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 77 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2940 mm |