2001 Lada Niva vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Musso 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Musso (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva.
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, 2005 SsangYong Musso (245 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lada Niva | 2005 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Lada | SsangYong |
| Model | Niva | Musso |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |
