1999 Lada Niva vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lada Niva would be higher. At 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1999 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1999 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1498 kg more than 1999 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lada Niva | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Lada | Land Rover |
Model | Niva | Discovery |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 88 L |