2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (63 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lada Niva weights approximately 780 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Caterham 7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 2000 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (118 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1995 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Caterham | Lada |
| Model | 7 | Niva |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2210 mm |
