2009 Audi R8 vs. 1992 Lada Niva
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Lada Niva would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 442 more horse power than 1992 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1992 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1992 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 1992 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Audi | Lada |
| Model | R8 | Niva |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 43 L |
