2001 Lada Niva vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 12 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 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1380 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.
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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lada Niva | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Lada | Land Rover |
| Model | Niva | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2745 mm |
