2000 Lada Samara II vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 2000 Lada Samara II is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lada Samara II (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (63 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lada Samara II should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lada Niva weights approximately 268 kg more than 2000 Lada Samara II.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Lada Samara II. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Lada Niva (118 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Samara II. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Samara II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Samara II | 1995 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Lada | Lada |
| Model | Samara II | Niva |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2210 mm |
