2002 Lada Niva vs. 2005 Rover 45

To start off, 2005 Rover 45 is newer by 3 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 1,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 45 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2002 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 45 weights approximately 128 kg more than 2002 Lada Niva. 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 2005 Rover 45. 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, 2005 Rover 45 (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada Niva. 2005 Rover 45 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. 2005 Rover 45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Lada Niva 2005 Rover 45
Make Lada Rover
Model Niva 45
Year Released 2002 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1690 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 79 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 133 Nm 185 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 66.2 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 137 km/hour 203 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1212 kg 1340 kg
Vehicle Length 3730 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2210 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.9 L/100km 9.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 42 L 55 L


 

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