1997 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2001 Lada Niva
To start off, 2001 Lada Niva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lada Niva weights approximately 365 kg more than 1997 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Daihatsu Charade | 2001 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lada |
| Model | Charade | Niva |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2210 mm |
