2000 Lada Niva vs. 2003 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2003 Mazda Premacy 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 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Premacy (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2000 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 100 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 2003 Mazda Premacy. 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, 2003 Mazda Premacy (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Niva | 2003 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | Niva | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 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 | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 58 L |
