2000 Lada Niva vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 10 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 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2000 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 345 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 2010 Alfa Romeo 159. 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lada Niva | 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
Make | Lada | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Niva | 159 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |