2008 Lada Niva vs. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2008 Lada Niva is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2008 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 325 kg more than 2008 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lada Niva | 1977 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Lada | Plymouth |
| Model | Niva | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2700 mm |
