2001 Lada Niva vs. 1999 Rover 200
To start off, 2001 Lada Niva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lada Niva weights approximately 180 kg more than 1999 Rover 200.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Rover 200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lada Niva | 1999 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Lada | Rover |
| Model | Niva | 200 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| 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 | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
