2000 Lada Niva vs. 1984 Peugeot 205
To start off, 2000 Lada Niva is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Peugeot 205 would be higher. At 1,775 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 205 (197 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2000 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lada Niva weights approximately 65 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 205.
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, 1984 Peugeot 205 (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Niva | 1984 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Lada | Peugeot |
| Model | Niva | 205 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 110 L |
