2000 Ford e-Ka vs. 2005 Lada Niva

To start off, 2005 Lada Niva is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford e-Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford e-Ka would be higher. At 1,758 cc (3 cylinders), 2000 Ford e-Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford e-Ka (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford e-Ka should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lada Niva weights approximately 77 kg more than 2000 Ford e-Ka.

Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford e-Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Ford e-Ka (190 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (128 Nm). This means 2000 Ford e-Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva. 2000 Ford e-Ka has automatic transmission and 2005 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2005 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford e-Ka will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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