2001 Lada Niva vs. 2000 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2001 Lada Niva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 2,324 cc, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle (167 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 117 kg more than 2001 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. 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 Volkswagen Beetle (220 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lada Niva | 2000 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
| Model | Niva | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2324 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1327 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
