2000 Lada Niva vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 2000 Lada Niva is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2000 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2000 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 (273 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Niva. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 2000 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2000 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Lada Niva | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Lada | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Niva | 200 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |