1993 Lada Niva vs. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lada Niva would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1993 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1993 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1363 kg more than 1993 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lada Niva. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1993 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1993 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Lada Niva | 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Lada | Land Rover |
| Model | Niva | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 4396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 100 L |
