1998 Lada Niva vs. 2003 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1998 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 190 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.
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, 2003 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lada Niva | 2003 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Lada | Land Rover |
Model | Niva | Freelander |
Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1689 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2560 mm |