2002 Lada Niva vs. 2002 Holden Cruze
To start off, both 2002 Lada Niva and 2002 Holden Cruze were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 7 more horse power than 2002 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lada Niva weights approximately 227 kg more than 2002 Holden Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Holden Cruze (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada Niva. 2002 Holden Cruze 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. 2002 Holden Cruze will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lada Niva | 2002 Holden Cruze | |
| Make | Lada | Holden |
| Model | Niva | Cruze |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2370 mm |
