In Russia and the Ukraine, the Lada Niva off-roader is a fairly common sight. But it’s not often you see one lining up against a Nissan GT-R on the drag-strip.
Well, to be fair, this drag race took place in the city of Chisinau in Moldova, which is situated between the two countries mentioned above. But it’s still rather an unusual battle.
Both vehicles, it must be said, have been modified, with the R35 GT-R apparently featuring a Stage 1 upgrade. We’re not sure exactly what’s going on under the Niva’s skin, but to describe the off-roader as a sleeper would be a massive understatement.
You’ll know what we mean once you’ve watched the video above…