Lada Niva (1976 – 2021) vs Alfa Romeo Alfasud (1977 – 1980): specs compared
Both offer around 84 hp at most. The Alfa Romeo Alfasud is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.2 s against 19.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 166 km/h against 137 km/h. The Lada Niva uses less fuel, from 7.8 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. The Alfa Romeo Alfasud is the lighter car, from 860 kg against 1,150 kg. At 3,934 mm, the Alfa Romeo Alfasud is 195 mm longer than the Lada Niva.
| Specification |
Lada
Niva
1976 – 2021
|
Alfa Romeo
Alfasud
1977 – 1980
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Russia | Italy |
| Documented years | 1976 – 2021 | 1977 – 1980 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 65 – 84 hp | 63 – 85 hp |
| Torque | 120 – 137 Nm | 88 – 121 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 19.0 – 25.0 s | 11.2 – 14.7 s |
| Top speed | 125 – 137 km/h | 154 – 166 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.8 – 11.6 L/100 km | 8.1 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,739 mm | 3,934 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,590 mm |
| Height | 1,641 mm | 1,369 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,200 mm | 2,456 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,150 – 1,240 kg | 860 – 895 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.