2001 Lada Niva vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 200 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.
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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lada Niva | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Lada | Subaru |
Model | Niva | Legacy |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
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 | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 64 L |