1996 Lada Niva vs. 2008 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2008 Volvo XC70 is newer by 12 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 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo XC70 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1996 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 1996 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 420 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, 2008 Volvo XC70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lada Niva | 2008 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Lada | Volvo |
| Model | Niva | XC70 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 68 L |
