2002 Lada Niva vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 6 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 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Corsa (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lada Niva weights approximately 47 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Because 2002 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Corsa. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lada Niva | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Lada | Opel |
Model | Niva | Corsa |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1363 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 173 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 | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 44 L |