2000 Lada Niva vs. 2010 Kia Venga
To start off, 2010 Kia Venga 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 Kia Venga (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Venga should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Venga weights approximately 43 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 Kia Venga. 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 Kia Venga (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Niva | 2010 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Lada | Kia |
| Model | Niva | Venga |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1253 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 48 L |
