2001 Lada Niva vs. 2004 Volvo V50
To start off, 2004 Volvo V50 is newer by 3 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 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo V50 (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo V50 weights approximately 220 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, 2004 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lada Niva | 2004 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Lada | Volvo |
Model | Niva | V50 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 58 L |