2002 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Sentra 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2002 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 106 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 2012 Nissan Sentra. 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, 2012 Nissan Sentra (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lada Niva | 2012 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Lada | Nissan |
Model | Niva | Sentra |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4567 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1511 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |