2002 Lada Niva vs. 2004 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2004 Skoda Fabia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Skoda Fabia (113 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2002 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lada Niva weights approximately 27 kg more than 2004 Skoda Fabia.
Because 2002 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Skoda Fabia. 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, 2004 Skoda Fabia (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lada Niva | 2004 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Lada | Skoda |
Model | Niva | Fabia |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |