2002 Lada Niva vs. 2010 Kia Magentis
To start off, 2010 Kia Magentis is newer by 8 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Magentis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Magentis (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2002 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Magentis should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Magentis weights approximately 390 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 2010 Kia Magentis. 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, 2010 Kia Magentis (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Magentis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lada Niva | 2010 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | Lada | Kia |
| Model | Niva | Magentis |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 62 L |
