2001 Lada Niva vs. 2005 Kia Rio
To start off, 2005 Kia Rio is newer by 4 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 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Rio (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lada Niva weights approximately 52 kg more than 2005 Kia Rio.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Rio. 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, 2001 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio. 2005 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2001 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2001 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lada Niva | 2005 Kia Rio | |
Make | Lada | Kia |
Model | Niva | Rio |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1158 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |