2002 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 10 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 2,384 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva (165 HP) has 86 more horse power than 2002 Lada Niva. (79 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada Niva.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva (230 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada Niva. (133 Nm). This means 2012 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada Niva. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva 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. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lada Niva | 2012 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Lada | Chevrolet |
Model | Niva | Captiva |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2384 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 165 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 230 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4673 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1756 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2707 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 65 L |