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Lada Niva

General information

ModelLada Niva
Year1983
CategoryOffroad cars
Rating53 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1452 ccm (88.60 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1452 ccm (88.60 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power77.7 PS (57 kW or 77 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque110.00 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.1 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke82.0 x 71.0 mm (3.2 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0678 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Passenger space3690 litres (975 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (433.1 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1150 kg (2,535.3 pounds)
Overall length3730 mm (146.9 inches)
Overall width1690 mm (66.5 inches)
Overall height1650 mm (65.0 inches)
Ground clearance230 mm (9.1 inches)
Wheelbase2210 mm (87.0 inches)
Fuel capacity43.0 litres (11.36 gallons)
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