2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1983 Lada Niva
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lada Niva would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1983 Lada Niva.
Because 1983 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 765 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lada Niva. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1983 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1983 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 1983 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Bentley | Lada |
| Model | Continental | Niva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1452 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 76 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 43 L |
