2000 Lada Niva vs. 2000 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2000 Lada Niva and 2000 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Peugeot 206. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2000 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lada Niva weights approximately 300 kg more than 2000 Peugeot 206. 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 2000 Peugeot 206. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Peugeot 206. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Niva | 2000 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Lada | Peugeot |
| Model | Niva | 206 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1122 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
