2001 Lada Niva vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2001 Lada Niva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lada Niva weights approximately 184 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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, 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lada Niva | 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Lada | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Niva | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 137 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
