2001 Lada Niva vs. 2009 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2009 Kia Carnival is newer by 8 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Carnival (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1010 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 2009 Kia Carnival. 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, 2009 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva. 2009 Kia Carnival 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. 2009 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lada Niva | 2009 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Lada | Kia |
| Model | Niva | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 75 L |
