2008 Lada Niva vs. 1984 Lancia Delta
To start off, 2008 Lada Niva is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Delta (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2008 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lada Niva weights approximately 290 kg more than 1984 Lancia Delta.
Because 2008 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Lancia Delta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Lancia Delta (192 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lada Niva | 1984 Lancia Delta | |
Make | Lada | Lancia |
Model | Niva | Delta |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71.5 mm |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 59 L |