2000 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lada Niva weights approximately 120 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Prizm.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Chevrolet Prizm. 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 Chevrolet Prizm (170 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Prizm | 1995 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
| Model | Prizm | Niva |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 42 L |
