2001 Lada Niva vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 6 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 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Laguna (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 390 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.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Laguna. 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, 2007 Renault Laguna (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva. 2007 Renault Laguna 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. 2007 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lada Niva | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Lada | Renault |
Model | Niva | Laguna |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2187 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 207 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 | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |