1998 Lada Niva vs. 2001 Nissan Chappo

To start off, 2001 Nissan Chappo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,953 cc, 2001 Nissan Chappo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Chappo (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1998 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Chappo should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Chappo weights approximately 75 kg more than 1998 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Nissan Chappo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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 Nissan Chappo (359 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada Niva. (133 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan Chappo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada Niva. 2001 Nissan Chappo has automatic transmission and 1998 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1998 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Chappo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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