1997 Lada Niva vs. 2001 Lada Roadster

To start off, 2001 Lada Roadster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Lada Roadster. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Roadster.

Because 1997 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lada Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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 Lada Niva (133 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Roadster. (116 Nm). This means 1997 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Roadster. 2001 Lada Roadster has automatic transmission and 1997 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1997 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lada Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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