2000 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu Terios 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 Daihatsu Terios (81 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (63 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lada Niva weights approximately 195 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu Terios.
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, 1995 Lada Niva (118 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Terios. (106 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1995 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Terios | 1995 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lada |
| Model | Terios | Niva |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 43 L |
