2000 Lada Niva vs. 2004 Volvo C70
To start off, 2004 Volvo C70 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 2,327 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo C70 (242 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2000 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo C70 weights approximately 355 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 2004 Volvo C70. 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, 2004 Volvo C70 (330 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Niva. (133 Nm). This means 2004 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Niva | 2004 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Lada | Volvo |
| Model | Niva | C70 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2327 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 68 L |
