2000 Lada Niva vs. 2010 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2010 Dacia Duster 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 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dacia Duster (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2000 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lada Niva weights approximately 10 kg more than 2010 Dacia Duster.
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, 2010 Dacia Duster (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Dacia Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Niva | 2010 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Lada | Dacia |
| Model | Niva | Duster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2673 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
