2001 Lada Roadster vs. 2008 Lada Niva

To start off, 2008 Lada Niva is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lada Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lada Roadster would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 Lada Roadster. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Roadster.

Because 2008 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lada Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Lada Niva (128 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Roadster. (116 Nm). This means 2008 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Roadster. 2001 Lada Roadster has automatic transmission and 2008 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2008 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lada Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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