1998 Lada Niva vs. 2005 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 7 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 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP) has 221 more horse power than 1998 Lada Niva. (79 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1251 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, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada Niva. (133 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lada Niva | 2005 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | Lada | Land Rover |
Model | Niva | LR3 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1689 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 300 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 427 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 86 L |