2000 Lada Niva vs. 1995 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2000 Lada Niva is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Sentra (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lada Niva weights approximately 250 kg more than 1995 Nissan Sentra.
Because 2000 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Nissan Sentra. 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, 2000 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Sentra. (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lada Niva | 1995 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Lada | Nissan |
Model | Niva | Sentra |
Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2440 mm |