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 |