Lada Nova Combi (1985 – 1998) vs Fiat Regata Weekend (1986 – 1989): specs compared
The Fiat Regata Weekend is the more powerful of the two, with up to 82 hp against 75 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.0 s against 17.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 170 km/h against 150 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.1 L/100 km against 8.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 925 kg against 1,050 kg. At 4,270 mm, the Fiat Regata Weekend is 155 mm longer than the Lada Nova Combi.
| Specification |
Lada
Nova Combi
1985 – 1998
|
Fiat
Regata Weekend
1986 – 1989
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Russia | Italy |
| Documented years | 1985 – 1998 | 1986 – 1989 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 65 – 75 hp | 60 – 82 hp |
| Torque | 99 – 117 Nm | 100 – 124 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 17.0 – 18.0 s | 11.0 – 18.9 s |
| Top speed | 137 – 150 km/h | 150 – 170 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.7 – 8.9 L/100 km | 6.1 – 7.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,115 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width | 1,621 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,458 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,423 mm | 2,461 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,050 kg | 925 – 1,025 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

