2001 Lada Niva vs. 2001 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2001 Lada Niva and 2001 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Subaru Impreza (94 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lada Niva weights approximately 45 kg more than 2001 Subaru Impreza.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Subaru Impreza (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lada Niva | 2001 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Lada | Subaru |
| Model | Niva | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |
