2006 Lada Niva vs. 1984 Nissan Santana

To start off, 2006 Lada Niva is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lada Niva (81 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lada Niva weights approximately 195 kg more than 1984 Nissan Santana. 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 1984 Nissan Santana. 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, 1984 Nissan Santana (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lada Niva. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lada Niva.

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