2000 Lada Niva vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 5 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 3,835 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Galant (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2000 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 405 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 2005 Mitsubishi Galant. 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Galant (339 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Niva. (133 Nm). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Niva | 2005 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Lada | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Niva | Galant |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 3835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 67 L |
