2001 Daewoo Tacuma vs. 2005 Lada Niva
To start off, 2005 Lada Niva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Daewoo Tacuma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Daewoo Tacuma would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Daewoo Tacuma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma (119 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daewoo Tacuma weights approximately 182 kg more than 2005 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Daewoo Tacuma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Daewoo Tacuma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daewoo Tacuma | 2005 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Daewoo | Lada |
| Model | Tacuma | Niva |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |
