2000 Lada Niva vs. 2000 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2000 Lada Niva and 2000 Renault Megane 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 6 more horse power than 2000 Renault Megane. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lada Niva weights approximately 165 kg more than 2000 Renault Megane. 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 Renault Megane. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Megane. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lada Niva | 2000 Renault Megane | |
Make | Lada | Renault |
Model | Niva | Megane |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |