2009 Lada Niva vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2009 Lada Niva is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2009 Lada Niva.
Because 2009 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Peugeot 505. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1979 Peugeot 505 (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada Niva | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Lada | Peugeot |
| Model | Niva | 505 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2910 mm |
