1995 Lada Niva vs. 2009 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lada Niva would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva.
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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva. 2009 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1995 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1995 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lada Niva | 2009 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Lada | Land Rover |
Model | Niva | LR2 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |