2000 Lada Niva vs. 2003 Isuzu D-MAX
To start off, 2003 Isuzu D-MAX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Isuzu D-MAX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Isuzu D-MAX (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2000 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Isuzu D-MAX should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Isuzu D-MAX weights approximately 638 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.
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, 2003 Isuzu D-MAX (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Isuzu D-MAX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Niva | 2003 Isuzu D-MAX | |
| Make | Lada | Isuzu |
| Model | Niva | D-MAX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1848 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3060 mm |
