2006 Lada Niva vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2006 Lada Niva is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 2006 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 190 kg more than 2006 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Opel Admiral. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1973 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lada Niva. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lada Niva | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Lada | Opel |
Model | Niva | Admiral |
Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1285 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |