1996 Lada Niva vs. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lada Niva would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1996 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1996 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1305 kg more than 1996 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, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lada Niva. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1996 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1996 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Lada Niva | 2004 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Lada | Land Rover |
Model | Niva | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 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 Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 100 L |