1997 Daewoo Joyster vs. 2010 Lada Niva

To start off, 2010 Lada Niva is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Daewoo Joyster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Daewoo Joyster would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Daewoo Joyster (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Daewoo Joyster should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lada Niva weights approximately 385 kg more than 1997 Daewoo Joyster.

Because 2010 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Daewoo Joyster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Daewoo Joyster (137 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Niva. (128 Nm). This means 1997 Daewoo Joyster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Niva. 1997 Daewoo Joyster has automatic transmission and 2010 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2010 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Daewoo Joyster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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