2000 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2012 Opel Meriva is newer by 12 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, 2012 Opel Meriva (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Niva.
Because 2000 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Opel Meriva. 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, 2000 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Meriva. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Niva | 2012 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | Niva | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 |
