2000 Lada Niva vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Subaru Legacy is newer by 4 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 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Legacy (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2000 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 120 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, 2004 Subaru Legacy (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Niva. 2004 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2000 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2000 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Lada Niva | 2004 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Lada | Subaru |
Model | Niva | Legacy |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 64 L |