2001 Lada Niva vs. 2010 Volvo C70
To start off, 2010 Volvo C70 is newer by 9 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 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo C70 weights approximately 530 kg more than 2001 Lada Niva.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volvo C70. 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, 2010 Volvo C70 (350 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm). This means 2010 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva. 2010 Volvo C70 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. 2010 Volvo C70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lada Niva | 2010 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Lada | Volvo |
Model | Niva | C70 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 350 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1836 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |