2002 Lada Niva vs. 2001 Nissan Moco
To start off, 2002 Lada Niva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Moco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Moco would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Moco. (53 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Moco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lada Niva weights approximately 142 kg more than 2001 Nissan Moco. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Nissan Moco. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Moco. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Moco. 2001 Nissan Moco has automatic transmission and 2002 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2002 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Moco will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lada Niva | 2001 Nissan Moco | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | Niva | Moco |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2370 mm |
